Flowers, Edible Flowers

Flowers, Edible Flowers  

	Edible Flowers Chart Edible Flowers-These varieties are safe to eat when home grown (Safety note, grow at home, make sure no pesticides are used and don't just eat any flower without making sure it's edible and don't eat flowers from a florist shop).  If you buy a growing plant from a nursery, be sure and wait for 1 month of growing time in your pesticide free garden to dissipate any items sprayed etc. at the nursery. These can be purchased at specialty stores labeled for culinary use.
	Please read precautions before eating any flower
	Always wash flowers/Please note the exact variety mentioned for safety
Note, some left out on purpose, due to easy confusion with poisonous plants.
Picture	Plant or Flower- Common Name	Latin Name	Which parts are edible?	Flavor	Suggested uses	Precautions
	Angelica Blossoms	Angelica Archangelica	Seeds, stems, Leaves, Flower Petals	Licorice flavor, celery flavor	Seeds and stems are candied and put in liqueurs/Salads/fish dishes/ young leaves can be made into a tea	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Apple Blossoms	Malus species	Flower Petals	Delicatefloral aroma and flavor	Fruit Recipes, or candied as garnish.  Try them with my Fruit and Cheese appetizer with Sage Honey	Do Not Eat Apple Seeds Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Arugula Blossoms	Eruca Vesicaria	Leaves, Flower Petals	light spicy flavor, radish taste/mild in young leaves, more pronounced in older leaves	Salads	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Banana Blossoms	Musa Paradisiaca	Flower Petals-interior white petals	Eat the center of the blossoms where the petals are almost white	South East Asian Cuisines. May be eaten raw or cooked	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
Picture	Plant or Flower- Common Name	Latin Name	Which parts are edible?	Flavor	Suggested uses	Precautions
	Basil Blossoms	Ocimum basilicum	Blossoms, Leaves	A milder version of basil itself, can be lemon, or mint, or licorice flavor	Salads/Pastas	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Bee Balm Blossoms	Monoarda didyma	Leaves,Flower Petals	The red flowers have a mint flavor, and can be used instead of Oregano.	Tastes like earl grey tea, can be used instead, Salads	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Borage Blossoms	Borago Officinalis	Leaves,Flower Petals	Cool cucumber taste	Punches, mixed drinks, sorbets, dips, etc.	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Burnet Blossoms	Sanquisorba minor	Leaves,Flower Petals	Cool cucumber taste	Punches, mixed drinks, sorbets, dips, etc.	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
Picture	Plant or Flower- Common Name	Latin Name	Which parts are edible?	Flavor	Suggested uses	Precautions
	Calendula Blossoms	Calendula Officinalis	Flower Petals	Spicy to Bitter, sharp taste is similar to Saffron	Sprinkle them on soups, pasta, rice, salads, herb butters.  Petals add a yellow tint to what it's cooked with	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Carnations Blossoms	Dianthus Caryophyllus or Dianthus	Flower Petals	You can soak them in wine, or use in candy, or cake decorations	Carnation petals are used in the french liqueur chartreuse	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Chamomile Blossoms	Chamaeme-lum Noblis	Flower Petals	Sweet apple flavor	Teas mostly/ garnish	Ragweed Sufferers may be allergic to chamomile Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Chervil Blossoms	Anthriscus Cerefolium	Flower Petals	Anise flavor	Salads, best if not cooked, as it loses flavor in doing so.	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Chicory Blossoms	Cichorium Intybus	Flower Petals	Mildly bitter taste like endive	Salads, or pickled	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Chive Blossoms	Allium  Schoeno-prasum	All Parts of plant are Edible	Mild Onion flavor	Use leaves to flavor soups, the Flower have a stronger flavor than the leaves, and the small flowers are the strongest./Salads	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Chrysanthemum Blossoms	Chrysanthe-mum Coronarium	Flower Petals, Leaves	A Touch of pepper with a mild cauliflower taste	Leaves are used for Flavoring vinegars, Petals only are used on salads, stir fry dishes.	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
Picture	Plant or Flower- Common Name	Latin Name	Which parts are edible?	Flavor	Suggested uses	Precautions
	Cilantro Blossoms		Leaves, Flower Petals	Strong Herbal Cilantro flavor	Salads, best raw, as they lose flavor when cooked.	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Coriander Blossoms	Coriander Sativum	Leaves, Flower Petals	Strong Herbal Cilantro flavor	Salads, best raw, as they lose flavor when cooked.	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Cornflower Blossoms	Centaurea Cynaus	* See uses	Sweet to spicy, with a clove like flavor	*They can be eaten, but are most often used as a natural food dye, or garnish	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Dame's Rocket Blossoms   (often confused with Phlox, note-Phlox has five petals, and Dame's Rocket h as only 4)	Hesperis matronalis	Plant and Flower Blossoms are edible but bitter.	Mustard family	Best to use just the petals in a pretty salad	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
Picture	Plant or Flower- Common Name	Latin Name	Which parts are edible?	Flavor	Suggested uses	Precautions
	Dandelion Blossoms	Taraxacum Officinalis	Leaves, Flower Petals	Honey like when picked young	Choose only the smallest newest dandelions, they are not bitter as the mature plant.  Use Raw, steamed or into wine.	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Dill Blossoms	Anethum	Leaves, Flower Petals, Seeds	Tangy like the leaves but stronger	Seeds-pickling/Leaves as herb, and Flowers as herb in Soups, seafood, dips, etc.	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	English Daisy Blossoms	Bellis Perennis	Flower Petals	Mildly bitter, but very pretty	Garnishment for a salad	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Fennel Blossoms	Foeniculum Vulgare	Flower Petals	Mild Anise flavor	Desserts, cold soups, garnish	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
Picture	Plant or Flower- Common Name	Latin Name	Which parts are edible?	Flavor	Suggested uses	Precautions
	Fuchsia Blossoms	Fuchsia X hybrida	Flower Petals and Berries	They are slightly acidic	Makes a pretty garnish	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Garden Sorrel Blossoms	Rumex Acetosa	Flower Petals	Tart, lemon taste	Salads, Sauces	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Garlic Blossoms	Allium  Sativum	All Parts of plant are Edible	Strong Onion Favor	Use leaves to flavor soups, the Flower have a stronger flavor than the leaves, and the small flowers are the strongest./Salads	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Garlic Chive Blossoms	Allium  genus	All Parts of plant are Edible	Strong Onion Favor	Use leaves to flavor soups, the Flower have a stronger flavor than the leaves, and the small flowers are the strongest./Salads	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
Picture	Plant or Flower- Common Name	Latin Name	Which parts are edible?	Flavor	Suggested uses	Precautions
	Ginger Blossoms	Zingiber Officinale	flower Petals	Very Fragrant, tastes gingery.	Eat raw, or cook small new shoots	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Gladiolus Blossoms	Gladiolus	Flower Petals	Very Subtle, almost a lettuce quality	Salads, or as bowls for spreads and dips	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Grapefruit Blossoms		Flower Petals	Citrus, and Lemon scented/Very Strong Scent-use sparingly. They are  waxy	Salads, garnish	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Hibiscus Blossoms	Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis	Flower Petals-use sparingly	Cranberry flavor with some citrus taste	Salad and Garnish, use sparingly/ teas	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
Picture	Plant or Flower- Common Name	Latin Name	Which parts are edible?	Flavor	Suggested uses	Precautions
	Hollyhock Blossoms	Alcea Rosea	Flower Petals	Very mild bland flavor	Salads, Garnish	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Johnny Jump Ups Blossoms	Viola Tricolor		Mild Wintergreen flavor	Salads, Cakes, serve with cheese, drinks, soups, desserts	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Kumquat Blossoms		Flower Petals	Citrus, and Lemon scented/Very Strong Scent-use sparingly. They are  waxy	Salads, garnish	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Lavender Blossoms	Lavandula angustifolia	Flower Petals	Floral sweet flavor of lemon and citrus	Put in Champagne, cakes garnish, stews, flans, custards, etc.	Do not consume lavender oil unless you know if has not been sprayed and is safe Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
Picture	Plant or Flower- Common Name	Latin Name	Which parts are edible?	Flavor	Suggested uses	Precautions
	Leek Blossoms	Allium  genus	All Parts of plant are Edible	Mild Onion flavor	Use leaves to flavor soups, the Flower have a stronger flavor than the leaves, and the small flowers are the strongest./Salads	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Lemon Blossoms		Flower Petals	Citrus, and Lemon scented/Very Strong Scent-use sparingly. They are  waxy	Salads, garnish	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Lemon Verbena Blossoms	Aloysia Triphylla	Leaves, Flower Petals	citrus flavor	Teas, custard, flan	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Lilac Blossoms	Syringa Vulgaris	Flower Petals	Lemon taste, very fragrant	Salads, and crystallized with egg white and sugar	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Marigold Blossoms	Tagetes Tenuifoilia, or T. Signata	Flower Petals	Can be substituted for Saffron, slight citrus flavor	Salads, and in place of saffron	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
Picture	Plant or Flower- Common Name	Latin Name	Which parts are edible?	Flavor	Suggested uses	Precautions
	Marjoram Blossoms	Origanum Majorana	Leaves, Flower Petals	A milder version of the marjoram herb	Use as you would use marjoram	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Mint Blossoms	Mentha	Leaves, Flower Petals	Mint flavor	Great in Middle Eastern dishes	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Okra Blossoms	Abelmoschus Esculentus	Flower Petals	Asparagus flavor	Pickle them when small, and then use them as your vegetable dish, either stewed or fried.	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Orange Blossoms		Flower Petals	Citrus, and Lemon scented/Very Strong Scent-use sparingly. They are  waxy	Distilled orange flower water is used in Middle Eastern Pastries and drinks.	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
Picture	Plant or Flower- Common Name	Latin Name	Which parts are edible?	Flavor	Suggested uses	Precautions
	Oregano Blossoms	Origanum Vulgare	Leaves, Flower Petals	A milder version of the Oregano herb	Use as you would use oregano	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Pansy Blossoms	Viola X Wittrockiana	Flower Petals	Fresh green or grassy taste-better if only the petals are eaten	Salads, garnish, desserts, soups	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Peony Blossoms	Paeonia Lactiflora	Flower Petals	Mild flavor, used for their appearance	In China, a tea delicacy/Salads/ Float in Punches, etc.	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Primrose Blossoms	Primula Vulgaris	Flower Petals	Sweet, but bland taste	Salads, Pickle them,use as a vegetable or put into wine	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
Picture	Plant or Flower- Common Name	Latin Name	Which parts are edible?	Flavor	Suggested uses	Precautions
	Radish Blossoms	Raphanus Sativus	Flower Petals	Spicy bite	Salads, or sauteed	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Rose Blossoms	Rosa Rugosa or R Gallica Officinalis	Flower Petals	Strawberries and green apples, some mint and spice flavor as well	The darker the flower, the more intense the flavor,Try them in Ice cubes, syrups, jellies.  Don't use the white portion of the petal, it's bitter.	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Rosemary Blossom		Leaves, Flower Petals	A milder version of the Rosemary herb	Good in Mediterranean Dishes, with meats, seafood, sorbets etc.	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Safflower Blossom	Carthamus tinctorius	Flower Petals	Mexican Saffron	Used  in place of Saffron	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
Picture	Plant or Flower- Common Name	Latin Name	Which parts are edible?	Flavor	Suggested uses	Precautions
	Sage Blossom	Salvia Officinalis	Leaves, Flower Petals	Subtle Sage taste	Salads, Garnish, Beans Corn Dishes, Mushrooms,or Pesto sauces	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Savory Blossom	Satureja Hortensis	Flower Petals	Hot and Peppery, similar to Thyme	Salads, Garnish	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Scarlet Runner Bean Blossoms	Rhaseolus Vulgaris	Flower Petals	Very tasty petals	Salads, Soups, young pods are more tender	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
Picture	Plant or Flower- Common Name	Latin Name	Which parts are edible?	Flavor	Suggested uses	Precautions
	Snap Dragon Blossoms	Antirrhinum Majus	Flower Petals	Bland to bitter	Edible, but not tasty, use as garnish	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Squash  Blossoms	Curcubita Pepo	Flower Petals	Tastes mildly of raw squash	Stuff with cream cheese and roasted garlic, or your favorite stuffing for an amazing presentation	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Sunflower Blossoms	Helianthus Annus	Flower Petals	At the bud stage, it tastes similar to artichoke. Older flowers, flavor is bittersweet, and can be cooked like an artichoke	Can be cooked like an artichoke as a vegetable	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Thyme Blossom	Thymus	Leaves, Flower Petals	Milder flavor of the leaves, tastes like Thyme	Soups, Salads, where ever you'd use thyme	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Violet Blossoms	Viola species	Leaves, Flower Petals	Sweet perfumed flavor	Salads, desserts, iced drinks, cakes, and can be crystallized. The heart shaped leaves are edible as well, and good when cooked like spinach	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part
	Yucca Petals	Yucca species	Flower Petals	Crunchy with a sweet taste	Salads, Garnish	Remove bitter flower base, and just use the petals/Don't eat the stamens, the interior male part

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