Certain growths resulting from a fungal interaction between cedar and apple trees, while often visually striking, are reported by some sources as being safe for consumption at specific stages of development. The bright orange galls, typically found on cedar trees, and the subsequent formations on apple trees might be considered unusual food sources, albeit not conventionally recognized as such.
The alleged edibility stems from the purported presence of compounds that, while potentially providing some nutritional value, are not commonly sought after in human diets. Historical documentation regarding the consumption of these fungal formations is limited, and scientific validation of safety and nutritional composition remains sparse. Any consideration of their ingestion should be approached with extreme caution and a thorough understanding of potential risks.
