List of edible flowers
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Other parts than the flowers of the plants mentioned in this list may be poisonous.
- Borago officinalis - Anise flavor, Lilac in color
- MalusMalusMalus , the apples, are a genus of about 30–35 species of small deciduous trees or shrubs in the family Rosaceae. Other studies go as far as 55 species including the domesticated Orchard Apple, or Table apple as it was formerly called...
- Floral flavor, White to pink in color - Eruca sativa - Spicy flavor, White in color
- Ocimum basilicum - Herbal flavor, White, lavender in color
- Centaurea cyanus - Vegetal flavor, White, pink, blue in color
- Monarda didymaMonarda didymaMonarda didyma is an aromatic herb in the family Lamiaceae, native to eastern North America from Maine west to Ohio and south to northern Georgia. Its name is derived from its odor, which is considered similar to that of the bergamot orange...
- Minty, sweet, hot flavor, Wide range of color - Brassica oleraceaBrassica oleraceaBrassica oleracea, or wild cabbage, is a species of Brassica native to coastal southern and western Europe, where its tolerance of salt and lime and its intolerance of competition from other plants typically restrict its natural occurrence to limestone sea cliffs, like the chalk cliffs on both...
- Spicy flavor, Green in color - Calendula officinalisCalendula officinalisCalendula officinalis is a plant in the genus Calendula , in the family Asteraceae. It is probably native to southern Europe though its long history of cultivation makes its precise origin unknown, and may possibly be of garden origin...
- Slightly bitter flavor, Yellow, orange in color - Matricaria recutita - Sweet apple flavor, White in color
- Anthriscus cerefolium - Herbal flavor, White in color
- Cichorium intybus - Herbal flavor, Blue in color
- Allium schoenoprasum - Onion flavor, Lavender-pink in color
- ChrysanthemumChrysanthemumChrysanthemums, often called mums or chrysanths, are of the genus constituting approximately 30 species of perennial flowering plants in the family Asteraceae which is native to Asia and northeastern Europe.-Etymology:...
- Strong flavor, Wide range of color - Taraxacum officinaleTaraxacum officinaleTaraxacum officinale, the common dandelion , is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae . It can be found growing in temperate regions of the world, in lawns, on roadsides, on disturbed banks and shores of water ways, and other areas with moist soils. T...
- Sweet, honey-like flavor, Yellow in color - Hemerocallis - Vegetal, sweet flavor, Wide range of color
- DianthusDianthusDianthus is a genus of about 300 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native mainly to Europe and Asia, with a few species extending south to north Africa, and one species in arctic North America. Common names include carnation , pink and sweet William Dianthus is a genus of...
- Sweet clove flavor, Wide range of color - Anethum graveolens - Herbal flavor, Yellowish-green in color
- Sambucus canadensisSambucus canadensisSambucus canadensis is a species of elderberry native to a large area of North America east of the Rocky Mountains, and south through eastern Mexico and Central America to Panama. It grows in a variety of conditions including both wet and dry soils, primarily in sunny locations.-Growth:It is a...
- Sweet flavor, White in color - Bellis perennisBellis perennisBellis perennis is a common European species of Daisy, often considered the archetypal species of that name. Many related plants also share the name "Daisy", so to distinguish this species from other daisies it is sometimes qualified as Common Daisy, Lawn Daisy or occasionally English daisy. It is...
- Mildly bitter flavor, Pink in color - Foeniculum vulgare - Mildly anise flavor, Yellow-green in color
- Hibiscus rosa-sinensis - Mildly citrus flavor, Rose, red in color
- Althaea (genus)Althaea (genus)Althaea is a genus of 6-12 species of perennial herbs native to Europe and western Asia. It includes Althaea officinalis, also known as the marshmallow plant, whence the fluffy confection got its name. They are found on the banks of rivers and in salt marshes, preferring moist, sandy soils. The...
- Vegetal flavor, White, pink, red in color - Lonicera japonica - Sweet flavor, White to pale yellow in color
- Viola tricolor - Wintergreen flavor, Purple and yellow in color
- LavendulaLavendulaLavendula may refer to:*Lavendula, grandsire of My Babu, Supreme Rock*Lavendula, Houston based band, which included Arthur Yoria*Streptomyces lavendulae, produces cycloserine, a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis-See also:...
- Sweet, perfumed flavor, Lavender in color - Syringa vulgaris - Varies flavor, Lavender in color
- TiliaTiliaTilia is a genus of about 30 species of trees native throughout most of the temperate Northern Hemisphere. The greatest species diversity is found in Asia, and the genus also occurs in Europe and eastern North America, but not western North America...
- Honey-like flavor, White in color - Levisticum officinale - Celery flavor, White in color
- Tagetes patula - Bitter flavor, Yellow, orange in color
- MenthaMenthaMentha is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae . The species are not clearly distinct and estimates of the number of species varies from 13 to 18. Hybridization between some of the species occurs naturally...
- Minty flavor, Purple in color - Tropaeolum majusTropaeolum majusTropaeolum majus is a flowering plant in the family Tropaeolaceae, originating in South America in the Andes from Bolivia north to Colombia. It is of cultivated, probably hybrid origin, with possible parent species including T. minus, T. moritzianum, T. peltophorum, and T...
- Spicy, peppery flavor, Wide range of color - Abelmoschus esculentus - Vegetal flavor, Yellow in color
- Viola x wittrockiana - Vegetal flavor, Wide range of color
- Passiflora - Vegetal flavor, Purple in color
- Salvia elegans - Sweet, fruity flavor, Red in color
- Trifolium pratense - Sweet flavor, Red in color
- RosaRosaThe name Rosa, Latin and botanic name of the flowering shrub Rose, could refer to:-Places:*223 Rosa, an asteroid*Rosa, Alabama, USA*Rosa, Germany, in Thuringia, Germany*Roşia Nouă village, Petriş Commune, Arad County, Romania-Other uses:...
- Perfumed flavor, Wide range of color - Rosmarinus officinalis - Herbal flavor, Blue in color
- Salvia officinalis - Herbal flavor, Purple-blue in color
- Phaseolus vulgaris - Vegetal flavor, Purple in color
- PelargoniumPelargoniumPelargonium is a genus of flowering plants which includes about 200 species of perennials, succulents, and shrubs, commonly known as scented geraniums or storksbills. Confusingly, Geranium is the correct botanical name of a separate genus of related plants often called Cranesbills. Both Geranium...
- Varies flavor, Wide range of color - Tagetes signata - Spicy, herbal flavor, Yellow in color
- Antirrhinum majusAntirrhinum majusAntirrhinum majus is a species of plants belonging to the genus Antirrhinum...
- Bitter flavor, Wide range of color - Cucurbita pepoCucurbita pepoThe species Cucurbita pepo is a cultivated plant of the genus Cucurbita. It includes varieties of squash, gourd, and pumpkin.*Acorn squash*Delicata squash*Dodi marrow, grown in South Asia*Gem squash*Heart of gold squash*Pattypan squash...
- Vegetal flavor, Yellow in color - Helianthus annuus - Varies flavor, Yellow in color
- Galium odoratum - Sweet, nutty, vanilla flavor, White in color
- ThymusThymusThe thymus is a specialized organ of the immune system. The thymus produces and "educates" T-lymphocytes , which are critical cells of the adaptive immune system....
- Herbal flavor, White in color - Tulipa - Vegetal flavor, Wide range of color
- Viola odorata - Sweet, perfumed flavor, Purple, white in color
See also
- BushfoodBushfoodBushfood traditionally relates to any food native to Australia and used as sustenance by the original inhabitants, the Australian Aborigines, but it is a reference to any native fauna/flora that is used for culinary and/or medicinal purposes regardless of which continent or culture it originates...
- Kitchen gardenKitchen gardenThe traditional kitchen garden, also known as a potager, is a space separate from the rest of the residential garden - the ornamental plants and lawn areas...
- GardeningGardeningGardening is the practice of growing and cultivating plants. Ornamental plants are normally grown for their flowers, foliage, or overall appearance; useful plants are grown for consumption , for their dyes, or for medicinal or cosmetic use...
- List of culinary herbs and spices
- List of edible nuts
- List of companion plants
- List of poisonous flowers
- FlowerFlowerA flower, sometimes known as a bloom or blossom, is the reproductive structure found in flowering plants . The biological function of a flower is to effect reproduction, usually by providing a mechanism for the union of sperm with eggs...
- Edible flowersEdible flowersEdible flowers are flowers that can be consumed safely. Edible flowers may be preserved for future use using techniques such as drying, freezing or steeping in oil. They can be used in drinks, jellies, salads, soups, syrups and main dishes. Flower-flavoured oils and vinegars are made by steeping...
- List of useful plants