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EDIBLE FLOWERS

This list of edible flowers attempts to describe their flavor and use.
Anise Hyssop Sweet anise flavor, used on meats and in the herbes
de Provence spice mix, & salads
Arugula Roasted nutty flavor, used for spicy mesclun
salad and on sandwiches
Bachelor Button Lettuce type flavor, used for color in salads
and ice cubes
Basil Sweet
anise flavor, used from appetizers to desserts
Bee Balm
Spicy mint flavor, used for its nectar and color in salads
Borage Cucumber flavor, used for salads
Calendula Slight bitter saffron flavor,
used as a substitute for saffron
Chamomile Light floral flavor, used for tea. (** Do not used if
you have ragweed allergies)
Chives &
Garlic Chives Onion or garlic flavor,
used as a substitute for garlic or onions
Chrysanthemum Bitter floral flavor, used for tea
Coriander Cilantro flavor,
used as a garnish for salsa and tomatoes dishes
Daylily
Sweet lettuce flavor great for salads and for under chicken & tuna
salad
Dianthus Sweet clove flavor, good in tea and desserts and jelly
Dill - Dill flavor, used for pickling.
Elderberry
Sweet berry flavor, fried and eaten like fritters
Fennel - Anise fennel flavor, used with sausage and in Italian
dishes
Flowering Maple - Sweet lettuce flavor, used for
salads and garnish
Fuchsia
Extremely bitter, used more for show than taste
Gladiolus
Vegetable flavor, used in cucumber or
tomato salad
Grape Sage Sweet grape herbal flavor, used for fruit
salads
Greek Oregano Oregano flavor, used on pizza and with
sauces
Hibiscus
Mild citrus flavor, used for tea and salads
Honeysuckle
Sweet honey flavor, used in drinks
Impatiens
Sweet succulent flavor, used in salads and on desserts with fruit
Jasmine
Strong floral flavor, used in tea
Lavender Sweet lavender flavor, used in herbes
de Provence spice mix, cookies, chocolate, ice cream and drinks
Gem Marigold Pungent tropical fruit flavor, used in
salads
Marjoram Sweet musky flavor, used in
Polish sausage and teas
Mexican mint marigolds - Sweet spicy flavor; used
in salads and garnish
Mint Flavor of
the particular mint (spearmint, peppermint, chocolate, lavender, lime,
orange, apple or pineapple) used mostly for garnish
Mustard Spicy flavor, used in salads.
Nasturtium Spicy peppery flavor,
used in salads
Orange Blossom Orange citrus flavor, used in salads
Pansy
Vegetable flavor, used for its color in salads and ice cubes
Passion Flower Sweet floral flavor, used for
garnishes and cake decorations
Pea - Sweet pea
flavor, great in salads
Pineapple Sage Sweet pineapple flavor, used in BBQ
and salads
Red Clover
Sweet clover flavor, used for nectar
Rose Perfumed flavor, used for tea and salads and fruit
Rosemary Rosemary flavor,
used for meats and root vegetables
Safflower Bitter flavor, used
to dye food yellow/orange
Sage Herbal
flavor, used in tea and for garnish on meats
Snapdragon Bitter endive flavor, used for fun
Squash Blossom Vegetable flavor, stuffed, batter dipped
and then fried and served as an appetizer.
Sunflower Bittersweet flavor, used in salads
Stock Floral flavor, used in decorations.
Thyme Herbal
flavor, used in meat and vegetable dishes and in desserts
Tuberous Begonia Citrus flavor, used for garnish
Tulip Beanlike
flavor, used as a dish for salads
Viola- Vegetable flavor, used in salads and in ice and butter
Violet Perfumed flavor, candied and used on desserts & cakes
Yucca Sweet flavor, used in native Indian dishes and in soups
and salads.
The seller has thoroughly
researched which flowers are edible. However, individuals consuming the
flowers, plants, or derivatives listed here do so entirely at their own
risk. The seller can not be held responsible for any adverse reaction to
the flowers. Always consult with a qualified
health-care professional for advice on the edibility of flowers, plants
and the derivatives there from before eating.

For additional information about Flowers,
go to the on-line
encyclopedia,
courtesy of Wikipedia.

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Updated February 03, 2012
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