Re: Do squrrels eat VFTS?

Rick Walker (walker@cutter.hpl.hp.com)
Tue, 16 Nov 93 19:02:34 PST

> Does anyone know if Dionea or Sarracenia taste bad
> to animals? Because although my plants have been
> dug up, so far I don't think any have been eaten.

Take a small bite and find out. Both D. and S. are reputed to
have been used as medicinal herbs at various times, so they are
not overly toxic.

I've tasted D. and found it to be moderately bitter.

--
Rick

(just make sure you haven't sprayed any insecticides recently!)