Edible flowers are flowers that are consumed as food.They are useful for health. Read some types of edible flowers in this post which explains the uses and types of edible flowers.

2. What are Edible Flowers

3. Flowers are great to the eyes, pleasing to the senses
and also a wonderful treat for the taste buds!

4. Types:
Starflower: Native to Syria, this one has a
sweet honey taste. Makes good salads, soups
or addition to desserts.

5. Spiny Sesbina:
Popular in Southeast Asia, the flower is most
often added to coconut gravy

6. Honeysuckle:
Hummingbirds love them; the nectar is the
sweetest part and can be used for an excellent
addition to dessert or cake

7. Hibiscus:
The beautiful and gorgeous flower has a diverse
use; it makes brightly coloured tea and the dried
ones are a delicacy in many countries around the
world where they are used as garnish

8. Cornflower:
Native to Europe, the flowers are often refereed as
romantic; worn by young men in love and can be
used to improve colours in salads

9. Pansy:
A great flower to add into desserts or salads. They
come in a variety of colors beautiful to the eyes and
senses

10. Nasturtium:
This five petal flower spices up salads by adding
colour and flavour

11. Daylily:
As beautiful as they look, they are equally
tasty. The petals are deep dried to make a
variety of dishes including an early summer
treat Daylily Fritters

12. Some other edible flowers:
 Broccoli
 Cauliflower
 Chamomile
 Daisies
 Pansies
 Sunflowers

13. Some Do’s and Don’ts:
Flowers are good to eat if they do no harm, but
they are not everyone’s treat! Many people are
allergic to flowers while some may develop
problems post consumption. Only eat a flower
once you are sure it is edible. If you are not sure,
consult a reference guide or ask an expert. Wash
flowers before cooking and do not eat the flowers
that are grown using pesticides since it may
develop chemical reaction. So, avoid buying
flowers to eat from stores, shops. Never use them
in large quantity, prefer to add them in small
amount to digest them easily. Know your edible
flowers first before eating them in any restaurant –
some chef may not be aware of all.

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