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Edible flowers are numerous and come from many plant
families. Some are sweet such as Tuberous Begonias, with a
hint of lemonade, some are peppery, like Nasturtiums: all are
food for the eyes. Here is a partial list of some of our
favorites.
Acacia
blossoms, almond blossoms,
alyssum, apple blossoms, bachelor
button petals, banana
blossoms, borage,
nasturtiums (for salads) OR violets (for salads) OR rose
petals, carnation,
chamomile, chive flowers or
chive blossoms, chrysanthemums, clary sage,
nasturtiums (in salads) OR borage (in salads) OR violet (in
salads), daisy petals,
daylily, dianthus, English
primroses, geraniums, golden needles = lily buds = tiger lily
buds = lily flowers, hibiscus
flowers, hollyhock, Indian
cress, Jamaica sorrel, Johnny
jump-ups, pansy, violet, lavender,
lemon blossoms, lilac,
lily buds, mimosa blossoms, marigolds,
orange blossoms, pansy,
peach blossoms, plum blossoms, pot
marigolds, roselle, rose petals, violet flowers, snapdragon,
squash blossoms, tiger
lily buds, viola, violet.
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