Help keep this site running by making a donation with paypal.
Edible Flowers
Many people find the concept of eating flowers to be a little strange -
indeed there are a few who find the very idea to be distasteful. This is
rather sad because, as well as providing a nutritious food, there are
some amazing taste treats in store for those who are willing to
experiment with their foods.
Nutritionally, the flower can be divided into three main elements.
Firstly, there is the pollen. Although only present in fairly small
quantities, this is a very rich source of protein and so helps to build
and maintain the body structure. Its flavour is usually rather bland.
Secondly, we have the nectar. This is usually rather sweet and is the
substance that most attracts bees to the flowers to pollinate them. The
bees turn the nectar into honey - when we eat the flowers we can use the
sugars in the nectar to provide us with a good source of energy. Nectar
provides a balanced form of sugars together with a range of minerals and
does not have the negative effects of refined sugars such as rotting the
teeth.
Finally, we have the petals and other parts of the flower structure.
Although not normally as nutritious as leaves, they do have many
similarities nutritionally and so can provide us with a good range of
vitamins and minerals. Yellow flowers, in particular, are very good
sources of vitamin A. The flavour and texture of flowers varies from
species to species. Some are very crisp and crunchy, others almost silky
soft. A few flowers have a very savoury taste whilst others can be very
hot or have a very mild flavour. Depending on the quantities of nectar
present, they can also be very sweet. If looking primarily for
sweetness, by the way, you will normally be best off picking the flowers
in the morning before bees and other insects have depleted the stocks of
nectar.
We tend to eat quite a lot of flowers. They usually make a very
attractive addition to salads, the only problem we have had with doing
this is that the salads can look so attractive that people are reluctant
to disturb what they see as a work of art! We also enjoy just snacking
on the flowers when in the garden - they usually provide a tasty and
thirst-quenching snack. We have not as yet tried cooking with them -
they are so delicate that I am sure both their texture and taste would
be destroyed.
Unless stated otherwise, all the plants listed below are herbaceous
perennials and should be hardy in most parts of the country. They are
quite a diverse range of plants, and species suitable for almost any
niche in the garden will be found here. It is therefore very difficult
to give general notes on their cultivation needs, though a very brief
guide will be given.
Allium species. The flowers of the various ONIONS and GARLICS have a
very similar taste to the leaves, though they are usually somewhat
stronger and also sweeter. They make a particularly attractive addition
to salads and we usually eat them in quantity. By careful selection of
species, it is possible to have flowers from April right round to
October or even November. I will only give a very brief list here of
some of our more favourite species, for more information please see our
leaflet 'Allium species - the Perennial Onions', which deals with this
genus in much greater detail. Unless stated otherwise, all members of
this genus require a well-drained soil and a sunny position. In general
they do not grow well with weed competition, though there are
exceptions. A. cernuum. The NODDING ONION grows about 40cm tall, forming
a clump about 25cm wide, it has some of the most beautiful flowers in
the genus. These are produced in mid summer and have a strong onion
flavour. A real taste treat, we use them in quantity in salads. If you
can get hold of it, the cultivar 'Major' is a more vigorous form with
larger flower clusters. A. moly. GOLDEN GARLIC grows up to 30cm tall and
10cm wide. Its yellow flowers are produced in early summer and have a
very crisp texture with a garlic-like flavour. An excellent flavouring
in salads, though too strong to be used in large quantities. Be careful
not to get the sub-species A. moly bulbiferum since this produces
bulbils in the flowering head and can be invasive. Golden garlic is a
very vigorous plant that can look after itself, it is useful for
naturalising between shrubs and grows well at the base of a beech hedge
in a wet garden. A. neapolitanum. Growing up to 30cm tall and 20cm wide,
DAFFODIL GARLIC produces its white flowers in mid spring. These have a
delicious sweetness followed by a fairly strong garlic flavour. The
plant is not hardy in the colder parts of Britain, but in gardens where
it is happy it will usually self-sow quite freely. Try to obtain the
cultivar 'Grandiflorum' since this has larger flowers which are also
produced in greater abundance. A. tuberosum. GARLIC CHIVES grows about
30cm tall and 25cm wide. Its white flowers, which are produced in the
autumn, have a nice onion flavour. A. ursinum. WILD GARLIC is a plant
for naturalising in woodlands, where it can form extensive carpets of
growth. The white flowers are produced in mid to late spring and have a
strong garlic flavour.
Aquilegia vulgaris. COLUMBINE is a very beautiful native plant growing
up to 1 metre tall and 50cm wide. Very easily grown, it succeeds in most
soils and prefers a position in sun or light shade. When well sited it
will usually self-sow freely. Although all other parts of the plant are
mildly toxic, the flowers are perfectly safe to eat. Rich in nectar,
they make a sweet and delightful addition to mixed salads, though I like
them so much that they are usually eaten as soon as they are picked.
There are many named varieties and a whole range of different colours
can be grown. All other members of this genus can be used similarly.
Asclepias tuberosa. Growing up to 75cm tall and 50cm wide, PLEURISY ROOT
prefers a well-drained light, rich or peaty soil that is on the dry
side, and a sunny position. The plants are particularly attractive to
slugs and some protection will probably be required, especially in the
spring when the new shoots come into growth. The beautiful orange
flowers are produced in mid to late summer. In hot weather they produce
so much nectar that this crystallises out into small lumps which can
then be eaten like sweets. The flower clusters can also be boiled down
to make a sugary syrup. For more information about the many uses of this
plant and other members of the genus, please see our leaflet 'The
Milkweeds'.
Asphodeline lutea. Growing up to 1 metre tall and eventually forming a
clump 1 metre or more wide, YELLOW ASPHODEL is a very easily grown plant
that succeeds in most soils so long as they are well-drained. It grows
best in full sun, though it also tolerates partial shade and is very
drought tolerant. The yellow star-shaped flowers are an epicurean's
treat. They have a delightful sweetness and are delicious either on
their own or in salads. They do need to be used as soon as possible
after harvesting, however, because they do not store and will soon start
to decompose. The plant flowers from late spring until the middle of
summer - individual flowers are very short-lived, but new flowers are
produced every day. We pick them in the evening and thus can enjoy them
visually during the day and gastronomically in the evening.
Campanula species. This is a very large genus that contains some very
desirable ornamental plants. They are in general fairly easy to grow,
most of them preferring a position in full sun and all of them requiring
a well-drained soil. They are little bothered by pests and diseases,
though slugs adore the leaves and can totally decimate the plants in wet
weather. All members of this genus have more or less edible flowers,
these are usually bell-shaped and come in some shade of blue, though
whites can often also be found. They usually have a mild flavour with a
delicate sweetness. I will only list a few of our favourites here,
though feel free to try any other species you might be growing since
none of them are poisonous. C. persicifolia. This species grows about 1
metre tall, spreading quite quickly at the roots to form large clumps.
It succeeds in light shade or full sun, growing well on a woodland edge.
The flowers are produced from early to mid summer. C. versicolor.
Growing up to 1.2 metres tall and 50cm wide, the beautiful flowers are
produced in abundance from mid summer until the autumn frosts finally
convince the plant that no more seed will be ripened this year. The
plant requires a warm, sheltered position and is not hardy in the colder
areas of the country.
Cercis siliquastrum. The JUDAS TREE is a deciduous tree growing up to 12
metres tall and 10 metres wide, though it is usually somewhat smaller in
Britain. It succeeds in most soils, including chalk and dry sands,
though it dislikes growing in wet soils, especially when these are of
clay. A nitrogen-fixing plant, it flowers better, and is somewhat
hardier, when growing on a poorish soil. It requires a very warm sunny
position if it is to flower well. The purple pea-like flowers are
produced on the branches of the previous or earlier years, and also on
the trunk of the plant. They have a sweetish-acid taste and are a nice
addition to the salad bowl.
Feijoa sellowiana. The FEIJOA is an evergreen shrub growing up to 3
metres tall and wide, though it can be kept smaller by trimming. It is
not very cold-hardy and needs the protection of a sunny south or
west-facing wall in all but the mildest areas of the country. It prefers
a light loamy well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and salt winds.
The flower petals are thick and crunchy with a sweet, crisp and
delicious flavour, indeed they taste more like a fruit than many fruits.
Hemerocallis species. DAYLILIES are commonly grown ornamental plants.
Easily cultivated, they grow well in most soils, though they do best in
rich moist conditions and succeed in sun or shade. They are very
tolerant of neglect and will succeed in short grass if the soil is
moist. The only real difficulty in growing the plants is that slugs
really adore the young growth and can cause considerable damage to newly
planted plants or the young growth in spring. All members of this genus
have edible flowers. These are trumpet-shaped, vary in size from 5 -
20cm. and look very much like lilies. In most of the species these
flowers only live for one day, hence the common name. The petals are
crisp and juicy with a mild sweet flavour - the base of the flower is
particularly sweet due to the nectar contained there - and they make an
excellent munch in the garden or can be used to decorate salads. In
China the flowers are harvested as they begin to wither and are then
dried and used as a flavouring and thickener in cooked foods. The
following species are amongst our favourites, though it is also
worthwhile trying any of the many cultivars that are grown. The only
word of warning is that if the flowers are bright yellow or scented then
they can often have an unpleasant aftertaste. For more information on
this genus please see our leaflet 'Hemerocallis Species - The Day
Lilies'.
H. dumortieri. The plants grow about 45cm tall and form a tight
slowly-spreading clump 60cm or more wide. They flower from late spring
to early summer. H. fulva. If you are only going to grow one daylily,
then this is the species to go for. A vigorous spreading plant, it grows
up to 1 metre tall and 1 metre or more wide. The flowers can be up to
20cm long, they have particularly thick, crunchy and tasty petals,
whilst the taste is just amazing. They are produced in mid summer. There
are a number of double-flowered named cultivars of this species that are
cultivated for their edible flowers in the Orient. With twice as many
petals per flower, these are especially delicious to eat. Cultivars to
look out for are 'Kwanzo', 'Green Kwanzo' and 'Flore pleno'. H.
middendorffii esculenta grows about 50cm tall and wide, flowering in
early to mid summer. The flowers are up to 10cm long and are another of
the especially nicely flavoured ones. H. multiflora. Growing up to 1
metre tall and forming a tight clump about 60cm or more wide, the
flowers of this species are only about 5 - 8cm long but are produced in
great profusion from mid to late summer.
Hibiscus syriacus. A deciduous shrub growing up to 3 metres tall and 2
metres wide, though it can be kept smaller by trimming. It succeeds in
any soil of good or moderate quality, though it prefers a well-drained
humus rich fertile soil and a sheltered position in full sun. It
dislikes deep shade or badly drained soils and grows best with its roots
in cool moist soil and its tops in a hot sunny position. Although hardy
to about -20°c, it flowers in the autumn and will only produce these
flowers in profusion when growing in the warmer counties of Britain. The
flowers are 5cm or more across and are stunningly beautiful - there are
many named varieties providing a wide range of colours. The flavour is
mild and they have a mucilaginous texture. They are delightful in
salads, both for looking at and for eating.
Malva moschata. The MUSK MALLOW is another very easily grown plant,
growing up to 80cm tall and 60cm wide. It succeeds in most soils, though
it prefers a reasonably well-drained and moderately fertile soil in a
sunny position. Individual plants are generally quite short-lived though
they can self-sow freely when in a suitable position and usually more
than maintain themselves. The flowers are produced in great abundance in
mid summer - if the plants are cut back when they are finishing
flowering then they will often produce a fresh flush in early spring.
These flowers have a very mild flavour and mucilaginous texture, they
make an excellent and very decorative addition to the salad bowl. M.
alcea is a closely related plant that can be used in the same way.
Oxalis deppei. The IRON CROSS PLANT is a dainty creature that grows up
to 30cm tall and 10cm wide. An easily grown plant, it prefers a
well-drained sandy soil in a warm dry position and strongly dislikes wet
or heavy soils. It is only hardy outdoors in the milder areas of
Britain, tolerating temperatures down to about -5°c or perhaps a bit
lower if the soil is very well-drained. The bulbs are easily harvested
in late autumn, however, and can be stored overwinter in a cool frost
free place, replanting them in the spring. In milder winter areas a good
mulch is usually sufficient to see the bulbs through the winter and they
will then normally be more productive of leaves and flowers in the
following year. The flowers are produced from early or mid summer until
growth is killed back by autumn frosts. These flowers have a delicious
lemony flavour, they make a delightful thirst-quenching munch and are an
excellent flavouring in salads. They do contain oxalic acid, however,
and so should not be eaten in large quantities since they can prevent
the body being able to absorb certain nutrients from food that is
consumed with them. People with a tendency to rheumatism, arthritis,
gout, kidney stones and hyperacidity should take special caution if
including this plant in their diet since it can exacerbate their
condition.
Ribes odoratum. A deciduous shrub growing about 2½ metres tall and wide,
the GOLDEN CURRANT is easily grown in a moisture retentive but
well-drained loamy soil of at least moderate quality. It prefers full
sun but is also quite tolerant of shade, though it does not fruit so
well in such a position. It grows especially well on the sunny edges of
a woodland. A very ornamental plant, the attractive yellow flowers are
produced in profusion in mid spring and have a pleasant sweet taste. R.
aureum is a very closely related species that can also be used.
Sambucus nigra. The ELDERBERRY is a deciduous shrub or small tree
growing up to 6 metres tall and wide. Yet another very easily grown
plant, it tolerates most soils and situations, growing well on chalk and
in heavy clay soils. It tolerates some shade but fruits better in a
sunny position. It also tolerates atmospheric pollution and coastal
situations. The small white flowers are produced in large racemes in
late spring and early summer. They make a delicious refreshing snack on
a hot day, though you have to be a bit careful when eating them because
they are very attractive to a wide range of insects and you could end up
eating more than you had bargained for. The flowers can also be used to
add a muscatel flavour to stewed fruits, jellies and jams, and are often
used to make a sparkling wine.
Tropaeolum majus. The only annual plant included in this leaflet, the
garden NASTURTIUM tolerates most soils, though it prefers a rich light
well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. More and lusher leaves
are produced when the plant is growing in a rich soil, though less
flowers are produced. When grown in a soil of low fertility the leaves
are smaller and less lush, though more flowers are produced. Plants will
often maintain themselves by self-sowing, though in cold springs the
seed will often not germinate until mid or even late summer, which is
too late to produce a reasonable crop. A very ornamental and
free-flowering species, it is often in bloom from early summer until cut
down by the autumn frosts. There are many named varieties, ranging from
vigorous climbing forms to low-growing dwarf forms. The flowers have a
hot, watercress-like flavour and make a tasty addition to the salad
bowl. T. minus is a closely related species with the same uses.
Typha angustifolia. The REEDMACE is a very easily grown plant for boggy
pond margins or shallow water up to 15cm deep. It requires a rich soil
if it is to do well and succeeds in full sun or part shade. A very
invasive plant, it grows 2 metres or more tall and spreads freely at the
roots when in a suitable site. It is much too vigorous for growing in
small areas and unless restrained by some means, such as a large
bottomless container, the plant will soon completely take over a site
and will grow into the pond, gradually filling it in. This species will
often form an almost complete monoculture in boggy soil. The young
flowering stems can be eaten raw, cooked or made into a soup. They have
a taste like sweet corn.
Viola odorata. The SWEET VIOLET succeeds in most soils but prefers a
cool moist well-drained humus-rich soil in partial or dappled shade and
protection from scorching winds. When grown in an open sunny position it
prefers a moderately heavy rich soil. Sweet violets are evergreen
perennials growing about 15cm tall and forming spreading clumps. They
make an excellent weed-excluding ground cover and will often self-sow
when well sited. The delicately scented flowers are produced in late
winter and early spring - these are usually deep blue in colour, though
there are also white forms. We use them a lot in salads since they are
usually the only edible flower available at this time of the year. Their
sweetly perfumed taste make them a treat not to be missed. We have not
tried cooking with them, but they are said to be used as a thickener in
soups and stews. The flowers are also used fresh to flavour and colour
confectionery. All other members of this genus have more or less edible
flowers and are worthwhile trying.
Yucca baccata. There are many hardy species of YUCCA and all of them
have more or less edible flowers, though this species is perhaps the
nicest. They thrive in any soil that is very well-drained, but prefer a
sandy loam and full exposure to the south. They require a hot dry
position if they are to thrive and flower well, once established they
are very drought resistant. They are also much hardier when grown on
poor sandy soils. There is some disagreement over the hardyness of this
species, with some reports saying that it is only hardy in the milder
areas of Britain and another saying that the plants are hardy to at
least -30°c. I have seen it doing well in a number of gardens in
southern Britain, and it has certainly survived temperatures down to at
least -10°c. The white flowers are thick and crunchy with a sweet
flavour. It is best to eat them after they have been open for a few days
otherwise they can have a soapy flavour.
Plants for a Future does not verify the accuracy of reader comments,
use at your own risk. In particular
Plants For A Future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants.
You should always consult a professional before using plants medicinally.
Edible flowers
Serenity Lovegreen
Thu Apr 14 2005
You can also eat pansies, though they may not be as delicious as
the flowers listed on this site.
Edible flowers
George
Mon Apr 25 2005
I have a question please. Last summer I dug up two Reedmace (cat o nine tails) growing in a wet area and planted them in my flower garden. I dug a hole, lined it with plastic sheeting and filled it in. To keep it moist I have it next to my bird bath and daily I empty the water onto the Reedmace to create a "mini swamp." They grew well and this spring I cut them off about a foot above ground as they were dry. I probably ahouldn't have done that. Will they grow OK and get the top seed bundle this season? Thank you.
Edible flowers
culpeper
Mon May 30 2005
I should add a few blossoms to this list. For a number of years we have supplied a floral mix for addition to our Mesclun side salads.
adding to the above list, Calendula officinalis (English Marigold), Rosaceae (Roses),Hesperis matronalis (Rocket)several varities,Viola tricolor(Heartsease)Syns.(jack-jump-up-and-kiss-me, Love-lies-ableeding), Borogo officinalis(Borage) not too many as there is some discussion on the efficacy of this plant. should you require blue its as pretty as cornlowers.Pisum Spec.(Pea flowers),Rutaceae (citrus blosoms), Monarda didyna Syns. (bergamot,Oswega Tea), and so forth. regards C.
Edible flowers
Wed Jun 22 2005
photos would be good to I.d flowers that we can eat for us who the names mean little
Edible flowers
Fri Sep 2 2005
WONDERFUL! Thank you! great info, very useful insightful and --delicious!
Edible flowers
karin
Thu Oct 20 2005
Other edible flowers are ramsons or wild garlic,red clover,even honeysuckle flowers i think.
Edible flowers
Alicia
Fri Nov 4 2005
Chrysanthemum flowers also make a nice addition to
salads. I believe Opuntia flowers are also edible, and
there are varieties hardy in all climates - some
growing as far north as to almost reach the Artic
Circle. A few other flowers included in the edible
group are Trifolium (clover), Stellaria (chickweed),
Nasturtium (watercress), and we must not forget
Taraxacum (Dandelion) - ,what better way to reduce the
number of seeds available for next seasons weeds than
to eat the flowers before the plant has an opportunity
to produce seeds..
Here is another use for edible flowers ...
Several years ago, I was asked to bring punch to a
Christmas potluck dinner. I was frustrated when the
date was growing close and nothing was blooming at
that time of year to garnish the piunch with. In
following years, I began making ice rings during the
summer, encasing edible flowers inside the ice. Now I
have beautiful ice rings to add to the Christmas punch
bowl. However,. now that I have discovered your
information, I will have amuch larger selection of
flowers to adorn the ice rimgs for my punch bowls. I
can't wait for summer! Thank you.
Edible flowers
Tomico R.
Thu Dec 29 2005
day lillies and tulips can be deep fried or stuffed with cheese and baked
Edible flowers
joseph seery
Thu Mar 30 2006
a wonderful page to browse for information to broaden one's knowledge.
Edible flowers
John Fielding
Wed Apr 12 2006
Wild garlic flowers (Ransoms)are now in bud, down by our riverside. I intend to try the flowers when they show, in the next few days. I will keep you posted.
Ann Alderson 17 May 2006
Don't eat pansies - I think they are poisonous - whereas I think violas are safe, but need the book my son has borrowed to check this out. More later with source and page number.
Edible flowers
Rachel Close-Sawyer
Thu May 18 2006
Two of my favorite edible flowers, that also happen to be in the same family are Nasturtiums and Stocks. Nasturtiums have a wonderful spicy hot flavor, sort of like hot mustard. Stocks taste the same as Nasturtiums, but without the spicy heat.
Edible flowers
Miranda Bone
Wed Jan 24 2007
I think zucchini (courgette) flowers are also edible - I once saw a recipe for stuffed, baked courgette flowers.
Edible flowers
Frances
Fri Jan 26 2007
I ate a yellow hazel catkin yesterday. It was nice, and I am still on my feet today! Has anyone tried it in larger quantities or cooked?
Edible flowers
Pansy
Fri Feb 9 2007
The Flower Expert - Flowers Encyclopedia The Flower Expert is an online flower encyclopedia, the One-Stop Destination on the Internet which provides comprehensive information on Flowers and Flower Related Topics
Edible flowers
Agata
Fri Feb 16 2007
Does someone know of some fast growing edible flowers?
Edible flowers
Ken Fern, Plants for a Future
Sat Feb 17 2007
By fast-growing flowers, I assume Agata means plants that will soon be producing flowers. In this case, it is generally the annuals that will be the first to produce a good show of flowers. You can grow plants such as borage (Borago officinalis), pot marigold (Calendula officinalis), annual rocket (Eruca vesicaria sativa), radish (Raphanus sativus) and nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus).
However, there are many herbaceous perennials that can be producing good yields of flowers by the second or third year and growing these is a lot less work than growing annuals each year. In addition, they also tend to be better flavoured. To obtain the flowers sooner, it is best to obtain young plants, but you can also grow them from seed, which is cheaper, though they will generally take a year longer to flower well. Many of these species are mentioned in the article above, for the fastest production of flowers I would particularly recommend Asphodeline lutea, Campanula species, Hemerocallis species, Malva moschata and Oxalis deppei.
As long as you are patient, then you will obtain the largest crops of flowers, with the least amount of work, from flowering trees and shrubs. One genus that is not on the list above (we didn’t really know about it when the article was first written) is Abutilon. The deciduous species A. vitifolium is incredibly productive, flowering heavily by the time it is just three years old from seed. The best tasting flowers, though, come from the evergreen species such as A. megapotamicum. Unfortunately, these are not very hardy in most parts of Britain, though they make superb conservatory plants. Other very productive shrubs from the article above include Hibiscus syriacus and Cercis siliquastrum.
Edible flowers
Deborah Adams
Fri Mar 9 2007
A farm I worked on includes flowers of polygonum campanulata (aka persicaria campanulatum) in its salad bags. Haven't been able to find any others eating this - anyone else enjoying its delicate pink blossoms ? Information on related species of polygonum suggest it might be high in oxalic acids so in absence of further info it may be best to treat as oxalis deppeii
Edible flowers
Daphne Arthur
Thu Apr 5 2007
Could you please let me know if Lobelia is edible, many thanks
Daphne Arthur.
Edible flowers
Tue May 15 2007
Has anyone mentioned saffron?
Edible flowers
balu
Sat Aug 18 2007
excellent info. what about roses?and their utility as edibles.
Edible flowers
Uncle Ant
Thu Oct 11 2007
BE CAREFUL!!! A typical tulip bulb contains enough poison to kill a person!!!
Some of the plants being discussed here may have some edible parts, but other parts may be poisonous. DOUBLE CHECK EVERYTHING LISTED IN A BOOK!
Edible flowers
honeywitch
Tue Apr 22 2008
Violets make fantastic ice cream... I have a tried and tested recipe for this if anyone would like...
Edible flowers
C Foegen
Thu Jul 17 2008
Balu,
Roses are indeed edible. All seeds must be removed from hips before cooking but they taste great. Most rose hips are small but Ragosa rose grows huge hips and does so abundantly. Unfortunately these are weedy. Petals also can be washed, eaten in salads and cooked into bread so long as you never spray these. Rose water can be made from petals but it takes a lot of petals for a little rose water yet this makes a good flavoring as well. Still if any know an uncooked way to use hips we like that recipe because cooking removes usually the vitamin C and hips are high in vitamin C.
Edible flowers
Alan G. Gervasi
Mon Sep 15 2008
Such color added to the salad plate seems an irresistable addition; yet, after reading so many provisos about dangerous ...even poisonous flowers... that not trusting my limited skills, I would like to know if there is a provider of seeds or stock, where their plants have been researched to be safely consumed...?
Edible flowers
Marianne Martin
Tue Jul 21 2009
Found the article and comments above very useful. I have let one of my kale plants go to seed and have been enjoying the flowers as a garnish all season. We are all still standing. I am confident that the flowers of edible plants like brassica are safe to eat. (Exceptions like rhubarb not withstanding). The brassica flowers have a delicate taste - very mild raw cabbage flavour, with a floral hint. My daughter enjoys them. I feel that it would be useful to research further the nutrional value of some of these flowers. As few last more than a few hours off the plant they have no commercial value, so I guess it is difficult to fund the research.
Edible flowers
maribel b.
Wed Dec 23 2009
roses roses and roses why is it so difficult to find info , nutritional facts about roses
please i need help as i am developing recepes with roses candys also
please and thank you
Edible flowers
keith hele
Fri Jan 1 2010
dalias add a collourfull addition ,but only tastes like letuce .
still its agood filler info came from a coledge professer in horticulture
Add a comment/link:
Discussion Monitor
To have posts to this page mailed to you enter your email address here:
(Your email address will not appear on the webpage or be passed on to third parties).
All the information contained in these pages is Copyright
(C) Plants For A Future, 1996-2008.
Plants For A Future is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales.
Charity No. 1057719, Company No. 3204567,
This work is licensed under a
Creative Commons License. You
can copy, distribute, display this works and to make derivative works but: Attribution is required, and it's Share Alike (GNUish/copyleft)
i.e. has an identical license. We also ask that you let us know (webmaster@pfaf.org) if
you link to, redistribute, make a derived work or do anything groovy with this information.