Wild plums are covered in wild yeast! The fruit of Prunus mexicana is ripening across Texas now. These fruit are generally too tart to eat raw but can be made into a delicious jam, jelly, or wine. The grayish powder on their surface is wild yeast that can be used to ferment the plum juice, creating a brew somewhere in the 3.5%-5% alcohol range. This wild yeast can also be used to create sourdough bread! #forager #foraging #texas | Merriwether's Foraging Texas