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NAME: Rowan
SPECIES / FAMILY: Sorbus Americana / Rosaceae
OTHER COMMON NAME(S): American mountain-ash
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RAW/DRY/COOK |
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PORTION: small-medium
COMMENT: Fruit - raw or cooked. Rich in iron and vitamin C. The fruit is used mainly in making pies, preserves etc, but it can also be eaten raw after a frost because it turns sweeter then. It can also be dried and ground into a meal. The fruit is produced in dense clusters and is up to 8mm in diameter.(1)
CAUTION: The fruit has a high tannin content and so should only be used in moderation if eaten raw. The seeds probably contain hydrogen cyanide. This is the ingredient that gives almonds their characteristic flavour. Unless the seed is very bitter it should be perfectly safe in reasonable quantities. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death.(1)
NUTRITION/MEDICINAL: Antiscorbutic; Antiseptic; Appetizer; Astringent; Blood purifier; Digestive; Diuretic; Laxative; Miscellany.(1)
LOOK-A-LIKES / RELATED - https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=Sorbus+aucuparia
POISONOUS LOOK-A-LIKES:
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SOURCE LINKS (may include nutritional and medicinal info, plus other uses):
- https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Sorbus+americana
- https://www.eattheweeds.com/mountain-ash-rowan
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorbus_americana
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Sorbus_americana (good photos)
- https://www.healthygreensavvy.com/mountain-ash-berries-rowan
- https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/rowan-berry
- https://foragerchef.com/rowanberries
- https://krebscreek.com/are-mountain-ash-berries-edible-everything-you-need-to-know
- https://practicalselfreliance.com/rowanberry