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Edible Organic Flowers Recipe

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Ingredients

COMMON NAME BOTANIC NAME FLAVOR

Anise hyssop Agastache foeniculum Licorice

Apple Malus spp. Floral

Arugula Eruca vesicaria sativa Peppery

Banana Musa spp. Sweet

Basil Ocimum basilicum Herbal

Bee balm Monarda didyma Spicy/sweet

Borage Borago officinalis Cucumber

Broccoli Brassica oleracea, Botrytis group Spicy

Calendula Calendula officinalis Slightly bitter

Canary creeper Tropaeolum peregrinum Peppery

Chamomile Anthemis nobilis Apple

Chicory Cichorium intybus Slightly bitter

Chives Allium schoenoprasum Oniony

Chrysanthemum Dendranthema grandiflorum Mild to slightly bitter

Coriander (Cilantro) Coriandrum sativum Herbal

Dandelion Taraxacum officinale Sweet-slightly bitter

Daylily Hemerocallis spp. Sweet to vegetal

Dianthus Dianthus caryophyllus Sweet, clove

Dill Anethum graveolens Herbal

Elderberry Sambucus canadensis Sweet

English daisy Bellis perennis Slightly bitter

Fennel Foeniculum vulgare Herbal

Garlic chives Allium tuberosum Garlicky

Hibiscus Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Mild citrus

Hollyhock Alcea rosea Mild nutty

Honeysuckle Lonicera japonica Sweet floral

Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis Strong herbal

Japanese plum Prunus ‘Mume’ Sweet almond

Jasmine Jasminum sambac & J. officinale Sweet floral

Johnny-jump-up Viola tricolor Slightly minty

Kale Brassica oleracea, Acephala group Spicy

Lavender Lavandula spp. Strong floral

Lemon Citrus limon Sweet citrus

Lemon verbena Aloysia triphylla Sweet citrus

Lilac Syringa spp. Floral

Linden Tilia spp. Sweet

Marjoram Origanum vulgare Herbal

Mint Mentha spp. Minty

Mustard Brassica juncea Spicy

Nasturtium Tropaeolum majus Peppery

Nodding onion Allium cernuum Oniony

Ocotillo Fouquieria splendens Sweet cranberry

Okra Abelmoschus aesculentus Mild, sweet

Orange Citrus sinensis Sweet citrus

Oregano Origanum spp. Herbal

Pansy Viola x wittrockiana Slight minty

Pea Pisum sativum Pea-like

Pineapple guava Feijoa sellowiana Sweet tropical

Pineapple sage Salvia elegans Spicy sweet

Radish Raphanus sativus Peppery

Red clover Trifolium pratense Sweet

Redbud Cercis canadensis Pea-like

Rose Rosa spp. Floral

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus Mild

Roselle Hibiscus sabdariffa Mild citrus

Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis Herbal

Runner bean Phaseolus coccineus Bean-like

Safflower Carthamus tinctorius Bitter

Sage Salvia officinalis Herbal

Scented geranium Pelargonium spp. Floral

Shungiku Chrysanthemum coronarium Slightly bitter

Signet marigold Tagetes signata (T. tenuifolia) Citrusy tarragon

Society garlic Tulbaghia violacea Sweet garlicky

Squash Curcubita pepo spp. Vegetal

Summer savory Satureja hortensis Herbal

Sunflower Helianthus annuus Bittersweet

Sweet woodruff Galium odoratum Fresh, sweet

Thyme Thymus spp. Herbal

Tuberous begonia Begonia x tuberhybrida Citrus

Tulip Tulipa spp. Bean- or pea-like

Violet Viola odorata Sweet floral

Winter savory Satureja montana Herbal

Yucca Yucca spp. Sweet (must be cooked)

Directions

THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF EDIBLE FLOWERS*

1. Eat only those flowers you can positively identify as safe and edible. Learn the Latin or botanical names, which are universally accepted (common names may vary from region to region).

2. Do not assume that restaurants and caterers always know which flowers are edible. Just

because it is on your plate does not mean it is edible (see Rule #1).

3. Eat only those flowers that have been grown organically.

4. Do not eat flowers from florists, nurseries, garden centers or public gardens (see Rule #3).

5. Do not eat flowers if you have hay fever, asthma or allergies.

6. Do not eat flowers picked from the side of heavily trafficked roads.

7. Eat only the petals of flowers; always remove and discard the pistils and stamens before eating. (Except for the tiny flowers like thyme where it would be like performing microsurgery to remove the pistils and stamens.)

8. Not all sweet-smelling flowers are edible; some are poisonous.

9. Eat only the flowers of the recommended plants; other parts may be toxic or inedible, even

though the flower may be delicious.

10. Gradually introduce flowers into your diet - one at a time and in small quantities, the way you would new food to a baby.

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Comments

pink 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Very interesting post! *wink*

madmommy 1 year, 2 months ago said:
This is so cool. Tons of great info and I would never have thought that so many plants/flowers were edible! Awesome post - thank you!

lunatic 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Thanks so much for your post! I currently have oodles of Nasturtiums blooming. I've filled them with salmon mousse of tossed them in salads before. Does anyone have any other suggestions?

choclytcandy 3 weeks, 2 days ago said:
Thank you for sharing! This is awesome.

missworld 3 weeks, 1 day ago said:
A very interesting read! thank you so much for this much needed info.

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