Christ in the Cradle (Tradescantia spathacea) Pods: Not Edible

Donna's Christ in the cradle plant has reddish elongated pods after blooming. Told they're edible fruit.

Fact Check

• Christ in the cradle = Tradescantia spathacea (formerly Rhoeo spathacea).
• Pods are outer shells holding tiny white flowers, not fruit.
• Not edible.

Possible plant misidentification, but this species produces no edible fruit.