editable flowers ~common name/botanical part 2

Mio, MI
Updated on Nov 9, 2011

Part 2 of 2 (F - Z)

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  • PART 2

How To Make editable flowers ~common name/botanical part 2

  • Step 1
    Fennel( Foeniculum vulgare ) Tastes like: sweet, licorice flavor.
  • Step 2
    Fuchsia (Fuchsia X hybrida) Tastes like: slightly acidic
  • Step 3
    Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) Tastes like: light, sweet flavor
  • Step 4
    Gladiolus* (Gladiolus spp) Tastes like: similar to lettuce
  • Step 5
    Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ) Tastes like: slightly acidic, boiled makes a nice beverage
  • Step 6
    Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) Tastes like: very bland, nondescript flavor
  • Step 7
    Honeysuckle: (Japanese Lonicera) japonica Berries are highly poisonous. Do not eat them!
  • Step 8
    Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) Should be avoided by pregnant women and by those with hypertension and epilepsy.
  • Step 9
    Impatiens (Impatiens wallerana) Tastes like: very bland, nondescript flavor
  • Step 10
    Jasmine: (Arabian Jasminum sambac) Tastes like: delicate sweet flavor, used for teas.
  • Step 11
    Johnny-Jump-Up (Viola tricolor) Contains saponins and may be toxic in large amounts. Tastes like: sweet to bland flavor
  • Step 12
    Lavender (Lavendula species) Lavender oil may be poisonous. . Tastes like: floral, slightly perfumed flavor
  • Step 13
    Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) Tastes like: lemony, floral, pungent
  • Step 14
    Mallow:( Common Malva sylrestris) Tastes like: sweet, delicate flavor
  • Step 15
    Marigold: (Signet Tagetes tenuifolia) (aka T. signata) Tastes like: spicy to bitter
  • Step 16
    Marjoram (Origanum majorana) spice
  • Step 17
    Mint (Mentha species) spice .
  • Step 18
    Mustard( Brassica species) Eating in large amounts may cause red skin blotches.
  • Step 19
    Nasturium (Tropaeolum majus) Buds are often pickled and used like capers. Tastes like: sweet, mildly pungent, peppery flavor
  • Step 20
    Okra (Abelmoschus aesculentus) vegetable
  • Step 21
    Hibiscus (esculentus) Tastes like: similar to squash blossoms
  • Step 22
    Pansy (Viola X wittrockian) a Tastes like: very mild sweet to tart flavor
  • Step 23
    Pea (Pisum species) Flowering ornamental sweet peas are poisonous.
  • Step 24
    Birdseye Primrose (P. farinosa) causes contact dermatitis. Tastes like: bland to sweet flavor
  • Step 25
    Radish (Raphanus sativus) Tastes like: milder, sweeter version of the more familiar radish heat
  • Step 26
    Redbud (Cercis canadensis) Tastes like: mildly sweet
  • Step 27
    Rose (Rosa rugosa or R. gallica officinalis ) Tastes like: sweet, aromatic flavor, stronger fragrance produces a stronger flavor. Be sure to remove the bitter white portion of the petals. Rose hips are also edible )
  • Step 28
    Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Tastes like: pine-like, sweet, savory
  • Step 29
    Runner Bean (Phaseolus coccineus) Tastes like: nectar, bean-like
  • Step 30
    Sage (Salvia officinalis) Sage should not be eaten in large amounts over a long period of time. Tastes like: varies by type.
  • Step 31
    Savory: (Summer Satureja hortensis)
  • Step 32
    Scented Geranium (Pelargonium species) Citronella variety may not be edible. Tastes like: varies with differing varieties from lemon to mint.
  • Step 33
    Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) Tastes like: bland to bitter flavor
  • Step 34
    Society Garlic( Tulbaghia violacea) Tastes like: a very mild garlic flavor
  • Step 35
    Squash Blossom( Cucurbita pepo species) (aka Zucchini Blossom) Tastes like: sweet, nectar flavor.
  • Step 36
    Sunflower*( Helianthus annus ) Tastes like: leafy, slightly bitter. Lightly steam petals to lessen bitterness. Unopened flower buds can be steamed like artichokes.
  • Step 37
    Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Tastes like: lemon, adds a nice light scent.
  • Step 38
    Tuberous Begonia (Begonia X tuberosa) ONLY Hybrids’ are edible. The flowers and stems contain oxalic acid and should not be consumed by individuals suffering from gout, kidney stones, or rheumatism. Further, the flower should be eaten in strick moderation. Tastes like: crisp, sour, lemony
  • Step 39
    Violet (Viola species) Tastes like: sweet, nectar
  • Step 40
    Yucca (Yucca species) Only the petals are edible. Other parts contain saponin, which is poisonous. Large amounts may be harmful. Tastes like: crunchy, fresh flavor

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