We talked about the “pawpaw” tree and the fruit it produces but have you ever heard of “Osage orange”. Take a look at this! | Robertson Cheatham Farmers CO-OP

Hedge apples (or Osage orange🍊) are distant relatives of mulberries! Both belong to the Moraceae family. These green, knobby fruits earned the name because their skin has a rough texture reminiscent of citrus. But bite into one, and you’ll instantly realize it’s not a juicy, sweet orange. In fact, most people find the fruit tastes like soap. Despite rumors that hedge apples are toxic, they’re not. The fruit itself is about 80% digestible (thanks, USDA), and the seeds are said to taste like raw