I know it is around here(poke salad) in NC but I have not eaten it , so don't know the taste. and as for collards, one has to learn to like them, season them right and they are really good, oh and if anyone does that that clean out thing for our bod?? that collards and spinach and Kale are great for that. I am not originally from NC so I had to learn to like or do without. oh lets not forget turnip greens!!
If they are bitter(collards) they didn't have the frost on them, yeah thats the NC thing, I have family that does live in the country, and they add a ham hock or other variety, salt & pepper, maybe just a tad of sugar to get rid of the tangy taste, and do you know they add a couple of hot peppers to the pot. really is good if cooked right.
Mary