The steak was overcooked, but not 'inedible'.
(..) before that is possible. These stunted shrubs mark the tree line - the beginning of the boreal forest - the taiga. The needle-shaped leaves of the conifers are virtually inedible so this forest supports very little animal life. It's a silent place where the snow is unmarked by footprints. (..)2006 TvShow: Planet Earth Title: From Pole to Pole Season: 1 Episode 1