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16.06.2023 - 04:53 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
69 Incredible Edible Flowers and How to Use ThemMost of us are chowing down on flowers all the time without realizing it. Broccoli, cauliflower, and artichokes are all flowers, or flower buds.
Clearly, the part of the plant that we often think of as only being valuable for its looks can be incredibly tasty as well.
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That’s why you shouldn’t write off your more ornamental plants. A shocking number of them are far more than just pretty faces.
Begonias have a fresh citrus crunch and carnations are as sweet as can be. Daylilies taste like green peas and honey, and gardenias are far too delicious to waste in corsages.
Throughout history, eating certain species of flowers has come in and out of fashion.
Some plants that we use to pretty up our yards today used to be more valued as edibles. And we’re not just talking about candied violets on a cupcake. Flowers can be used in any dish you can imagine.
Whether you want your plants to do double-duty or you are dying for something new to put on the plate, this guide will introduce you to dozens of blossoms you can not only eat, but many that are so tasty you might find yourself planting them alongside your veggies instead of in your ornamental beds.
Here are the varieties we’ll discuss:
69 Incredible Edible FlowersMost herb flowers are edible – tarragon, thyme, oregano, sage, and the like – but unless they’re particularly unique or have a distinct flavor from that of the leaves, we left these off the list.
Feel free to eat them whenever they’re present – most of them will taste pretty similar to the leaves.
The same goes for plants in the Brassicaceae family. Mustards, in
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