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The flowers are also edible, Speedy answered. Then she smiled as she watched Syrma take a leaf and chew it. What do you think? she asked once Syrma had eaten the leaf. Not so bad, right? She looked down at the flowers. I'm sure the flowers taste the same. Then she reached down and plucked one of the bright yellow blooms with her teeth. She chewed it, examining the taste. She swallowed and then turned to her daughter. Yep, tastes the same as the leaves, the healer commented. But as fun and interesting as this little exploration and tasting was, she felt she needed to explain something. Don't go around eating just any plant, though, Speedy started. Some plants are poisonous and should never be eaten. Sometimes they're pretty and you would never know that eating it could harm you. She smiled and lovingly touched her nose to her daughter's cheek. So until you're more familiar with plants, you should always ask me before eating something. She couldn't help but picture Syrma accidentally ingesting something harmful, and the fear squeezed her heart. She wanted to encourage her curiosity, but she also wanted her to be careful.