Edible flowers
List of Edible flowers
1. Chrysanthemum
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2. Marigold
3. Chinese Jasmine
4. Hibiscus
5. Nasturtium
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6. Yellow Lilly
7. Lilac
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8. Lily-of-the-valley
9. Red Poppy
10. Borage (Leaves can also be used in salads)
11. Honeysuckle
12. Mimosa
13. Violets
14. Orange Blossom
15. Lavender
16. Primrose (Leaves can also be used in salads)
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Snigdha says :
Dandelions, Daisies, Pansies, Roses, Osmanthus Fragrans, Sunflowers, Sesbania Grandiflora are other common edible flowers.
Posted on: 21 April 2008 - 11:53pm
Snigdha says :
Some general rules to follow before consuming Flowers:
* If you are unsure if you have picked the correct variety of flower for the recipe, do NOT eat it. Some flowers are toxic and some flowers only become edible after appropriate preparations. There are many sources available to help you identify and properly prepare flowers for consumption.
* As you would with other foods, if you have food or pollen allergies, check with your doctor before consuming flowers to avoid allergic reactions.
* Always use flowers that have NOT been sprayed with pesticides. To accomplish this, you can either grow your own flowers or if you are purchasing flowers from a commercial grower, ask if pesticides were used in treating the flowers. Make sure the grower knows that you plan to consume the flowers.
* Do not use damaged or excessively dirty flowers. Check flowers for an overabundance of insects as this may be a sign of unsuitable flowers to consume. Wash flowers thoroughly (but gently) in cool water and dry them on paper towels.
* Always remember to remove the reproductive organs (pollen area) of the flowers if possible.
* Just because flowers are edible does not mean you should eat them at every meal. Marigolds and DayLilies for example, should be sensibly consumed.
* Do not serve edible flowers along with inedible flowers. Some guests may not know the difference and inadvertently eat an inedible flower.
Source: Wikipedia
Posted on: 21 April 2008 - 11:55pm
shantihhh says :
I like nasturiums the most! Did you know each colour tastes different? The light cream colour s very mild andthey a very peppery spicey taste as you go darker yellow-orange to the amazing dark red-marron one, I think it's name is Indian Jewels. They grow every year as volunteers in my garden-so pretty.
I also have wild borage and the lovely purple flowers taste and look good, and the leaves are like cucumber. Lavender flowers and leaves are great as well for salads and garnish. Johnny-Jump-Ups another garden volunteer are pretty and taste OK as does Calendula..
Shanti/Mary-Anne
Posted on: 22 April 2008 - 12:41am
