Eating flowers

Part of the purpose of this blog (apart from sharing pretty pictures) is for me to research and learn more about flowers and their uses. I have been reading up on edible flowers and although some are pretty obvious, others are pretty surprising (and I love the inclusion of cannabis, he he!) This list is taken from wikipedia and it is just some of the most common edible flowers - if you want more info click on each flower and also check out this list.

Artichoke (flower bud)

Broccoli (flower buds)

Cauliflower (flower buds)

Caper (flower buds)

Chamomile (for tea)

Cannabis (flowers or buds)

Chives (flowers or buds)

Chrysanthemum (flower)

Citrus blossoms (lemon, orange, lime, grapefruit)

Clover (Trifolium)

Daisies (Bellis perennis quills)

Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale leaves, roots, flowers, petals, buds)

Daylilies (Hemerocallis buds, flowers, petals)

Elderflower (blossoms for drink)

Hibiscus

Honeysuckle

Jasmine (for tea)

Lilac (salads)

Moringa oleifera

Nasturtium (blossoms and seeds)

Osmanthus fragrans (flower)

Pansies (Viola x Wittrockiana flowers, petals)

Pot Marigolds (Calendula officinalis petals with white heel removed)

Roses (Rosa petals with white heel removed, rose hips)

Sesbania grandiflora (flower)

Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus buds, petals, seeds)

Violet ('leaf and flowers in salads, candied flowers for pastry decoration')

Zucchini blossoms (blossoms)

Flowers to avoid: Some flowers in particular to be avoided (but not a complete list) are: azalea, crocus, daffodil, foxglove, oleander, rhododendron, jack-in-the-pulpit, lily of the valley, and wisteria. Here is a more complete list. Also, if you have any concerns about allergies it's always safer to avoid edible flowers.