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[–] Classy@sh.itjust.works 18 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, it is edible when young, but once the tail is brown like this it is no longer edible. Its core is composed of many tiny seeds covered in tufts of cotton-like filament that it uses to float off and germinate elsewhere.

[–] gullible@kbin.social 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Don’t forget to mention that they’re under pressure! It’s a veritable firehose of seed, not unlike the bathroom at The Round Room.