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		tgma on Jan 20, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Bananas Are Berries, Strawberries Aren't Potato plant produces a berry too, but the actual fruit is toxic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato_fruit

8note on Jan 20, 2020 [–]

if I remember correctly, the potato itself is toxic raw

mnw21cam on Jan 20, 2020 | [–]

No. Cooking doesn't reduce the amount of toxin in potatoes very much. Potatoes are toxic when green, although this varies massively among the varieties. But a general rule to follow for potatoes is if they are green then don't eat them.

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