I was always taught that before eating anything you should be essentially certain of its edibility. But of course, some people consistently overrate their own certainty and some people consistently underrate it, so this standard does pose problems and it is worth self-reflection on which category you may fall into.

Getting community or expert input, as you’ve done here is also not a bad idea, though obviously we can be wrong as well. But the more layers of verification you have, the safer you are.

One thing to keep in mind as a novice forager is that there will be future opportunities. It’s perfectly OK to harvest a plant and then decide you aren’t certain and toss it. It’s part of the learning process, and you will find more of any foraged food it’s ethical to harvest, almost guaranteed. After enough attempts and education you will feel confident and can enjoy it then!

Thank you for the concern! I think it will be wise for me to post finds here before consuming from now on.