These little shrubs have thousands of hollow needles filled with formic acid (a skin irritant). You need to handle them with gloves otherwise you’re hands turn red and burn. I’m not sure how someone figured this out, but if you cook them, the needles wilt and the toxins go away so you can eat it. It has a green flavor and is delicious added to pasta or soups.
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