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Edible parts
- Ripe nuts from spiny husk (September-October)
Recognition
- Beech: smooth grey tree bark, characteristic
- Oval leaf with wavy margin and side veins
- Triangular nuts (2) in spiny brown husk
Preparation tips
- Edible raw but NOT too many — contains fagine (mildly toxic in large amounts)
- Roasting completely neutralises fagine
- Grind into flour or press into oil
- Maximum a handful raw at a time
Medicinal use
- Protein-rich survival food
- High fat content — calorie dense
Never eat a plant you can't identify with certainty. If in doubt, leave it.
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