If your plant were moldy, it’s more likely to have white or grey spots. Are they really black or brown or dark green? Without seeing them, it’s difficult to be certain, but they are probably dry.
Fit for consumption? This is also difficult to say at a distance, but here’s a thought: It is advised to cut green stems in fall and hang them to dry in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place. When the leaves become dry, it is advised to remove them from the stems and store them in containers. Does this sound like your treatment? your leaves?
You might crush a few, and smell them. Assuming they were not damp, display no mold, and crush (not mash as rotted or damp leaves might), they are probably fine.
If your plant were moldy, it’s more likely to have white or grey spots. Are they really black or brown or dark green? Without seeing them, it’s difficult to be certain, but they are probably dry.
Fit for consumption? This is also difficult to say at a distance, but here’s a thought: It is advised to cut green stems in fall and hang them to dry in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place. When the leaves become dry, it is advised to remove them from the stems and store them in containers. Does this sound like your treatment? your leaves?
You might crush a few, and smell them. Assuming they were not damp, display no mold, and crush (not mash as rotted or damp leaves might), they are probably fine.