Yarrow’s primary use for our purposes is blossoms to make tea. Ruchira from United States on May 23, 2012: such an informative hub. Great photos and videos. He got the flowers but was swept away by the current and as he was about to meet his watery fate over a falls he yelled “Forget Me Not.” Hmmmm… Guy dies, woman doesn’t get flowers, has to walk home alone where she meets a Paul Bunyan type… Let’s start with the fact Forget-Me-Nots aren’t native to Alaska but they are in England and… In exile from England in 1398 Henry IV adopted the flower as his symbol and retained it when he returned from the hinterlands a year later. Botanically Forget-Me-Nots are Myosotis sylvatica, which means Mouse Ear of the Woods. I love edible flowers. There are a lot of look-alike plants in nature, and often they are poisonous. Jo Alexis-Hagues from Lincolnshire, U.K on May 30, 2012: I Love all the gorgeous flowers, brilliant pics. Many flowers that are inedible, are simply bad tasting, but not poisonous. And I have never tried lilacs either :). Broccoli and Cauliflower are immature flowers or buds. Some types of marigolds have a pleasant flavor but many common marigolds do not. I would be curious to try some of these in recipes. Petunias are mild tasting and good as a salad garnish. The viola flower family has a sweet and slightly minty flavor. Good in salads and as edible garnishes, they are best enjoyed raw. I'm a dental hygienist, pyrography artist, avid gardener, writer, vegetarian, world traveler, and many other things! © 2020 W. Atlee Burpee & Co. All Rights Reserved. I didn't know you could eat violets! Squash blossoms can be stuffed. It is also used in soups, stews, dishes with vinegar, and is one of the ingredients in Toso, or sweet Japanese sake. Petunias are in the solonace family which has some famous edibles and poisons members. Just as growing our own food is something old that is being discovered again, growing edible flowers to feed you and your family is an old practice rediscovered in modern gardening. How interesting! Only the petals of the rose and the rose hips are edible. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Disclaimer: Information contained on this website is strictly and categorically intended as a reference to be used in conjunction with experts in your area. The entire flower open in the day and closes at night. Let us all know if you try eating any of these! I will share this! Pansies are delicate little paper-like flowers that are great for adorning salads. Consider using the nasturtium leaf to float a dollop of sour cream topped with a flower in soups. Treathyl FOX from Austin, Texas on October 05, 2014: Lovely HUB. That image of petunias just doesn’t look like petunias…looks like another member of that family. A native to the Old World it is naturalized in 14 states and Ontario with no apparent reason to the distribution. Dale Hyde from Tropical Paradise on Planet X on May 06, 2012: A most informative and useful hub about edible flowers and their preparations. After picking flowers, put them in a glass of ice water or on a wet paper towel in the fridge. Many flowers were foreign to me until now... voted up as interesting and sharing it across! One of her favorites is rose petal because they work well in both sweet and savory foods. I am thinking I NEVER knew this. Flowers have been eaten since ancient times. Comments or questions about this site, or for permission to use photos and information. Now think oregano. I seem to have a real eye for them, and find them (and munch them) all over the place. Originally from Eurasia they are found in most areas of North America. From there it spread north to New England, down around the Old South west to California and up the west coast, all except the northern plain states. Peonies are beautiful flowers that fetch high prices as both cut blossoms and potted perennials. Think mint. The blossom are honey-scented. Thank you. Used with sweet cherry, dried plums, roses make a sweet, entertaining chutney served with chicken. Kate P (author) from The North Woods, USA on May 23, 2012: Thanks for all the great comments. I have planted a couple in my own garden now. Thanks for helping folks to explore the world of edible flowers. Daisy blossoms are actually many flowers not one. Apart from being beautiful and interesting conversation starters, it's always good to know what's edible in nature in case you find yourself lost in the woods or in a survival situation. Good information. But it would be interesting to try all the ones listed here. Our next plant is known for its root. Soon after it was introduced to North Carolina by the French botanist Andre Michaux. mwilliams66 from Left Coast, USA on June 07, 2012: A wonderfully informative hub. Lavender adds fresh flavor to baking and cooking. Mmmm. Some types of marigolds have a pleasant flavor but many common marigolds do not. Another popular edible flower is the pansy. Thanks so much. The blossoms are edible like a vegetable or crystallized. And, if you count buds as flowers, they’ve long been a staple in our diets. The uses for nasturtium are multiple. This was great. One wouldn’t think so but there is an edible petunia species. Some cultivated garden varieties are non native and mildly invasive. Rose petals and lotus blooms are often used in Indian cuisine; the Chinese eat daylilies; Italians use squash blossoms; and the ancient Romans ate violets. Maritima refers to its habitat, meaning it likes to grow near the seashore and is somewhat salt tolerant. There have been countless stories about people surviving precisely because they had a knowledge of what was around them, and what they could eat. In fact, they are the flower of profusion about the Agora down from the Acropolis. Lucky me I discovered your site by chance This site uses cookies to enable shopping cart usage, provide you with relevant product and promotions, and measure performance. Begonia blossoms have a citrus-sour taste. Toss the pink to lavender blossoms in salads or use to flavor dishes. lol. Very informative hub. Definitely sharing! Kate P (author) from The North Woods, USA on May 07, 2012: This might seem like a lot of edible flowers, but I only picked a few to focus on. I have funny stories about lilacs and have been trying to rid my lawn of red clover when I should have been eating it. will most certainly bookmark this page. They’re commonly used in bridal bouquets, where their beautiful petals fill the room with both color and scent. According to Eat the Weeds, “They can have many flavors: Bland, beans, peas, and cucumbers. Petunia x hybrida One wouldn’t think so but there is an edible petunia species. It is always inspiring to see a well thought out and planned hub chocked full with information. I am really surprised to see the long list of flowers - most of them are well-known, to be edible! Dioscroides did in the first century CE as did Pliny. Schreiber has 4 favorite edible flowers: lavender, nasturtium, pansy and rose. I was trilled to find out from your article that so many parts of the plant are edible! Deane, not sure if you’ll see this, since it’s an older post but wondering if you can tell me if all yarrow has same edible and medicinal qualities. It can be used to liven-up salads and dress up desserts. Kate P (author) from The North Woods, USA on May 29, 2012: I'm growing some violets this summer.. can't wait to try them out!

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