List of edible flowers

List of Edible Flowers

Edible flowers are flowers that can be consumed safely by humans. They are used in a variety of culinary applications, including as garnishes, ingredients in recipes, and in the production of certain types of honey. This article provides a list of edible flowers, along with brief descriptions of their uses and flavors.

A

• Angelica: Used in sweet dishes and wines, Angelica has a flavor that is a mix of celery and licorice.
• Anise Hyssop: The flowers and leaves have a subtle anise or licorice flavor.

B

• Basil: Basil flowers are often used in salads and have a milder flavor than the leaves.
• Begonia: Begonia flowers have a crisp, sour taste and can be used in salads or as garnishes.

C

• Calendula: Also known as "pot marigold," Calendula flowers are spicy, tangy, and peppery, and they can be used in salads.
• Carnation: Carnations can be steeped in wine, used as cake decoration, or in salads.

D

• Dandelion: Dandelions have a honey-like flavor, and both the flowers and leaves can be used in salads.
• Daylily: Daylilies taste slightly sweet with a mild vegetable flavor, similar to zucchini.

E

• Elderflower: Elderflowers have a sweet, floral flavor and are often used to make elderflower cordial.

F

• Fennel: Fennel flowers have a strong anise flavor and can be used in desserts or as a garnish.

G

• Gardenia: Gardenias have a light, sweet flavor and are often used in teas.

H

• Hibiscus: Hibiscus flowers have a cranberry-like flavor and are often used in teas and cocktails.

I

• Impatiens: Impatiens have a sweet flavor and can be used as a garnish or in salads.

J

• Jasmine: Jasmine flowers are intensely fragrant and are often used in teas.

K

• Kale: Kale flowers are milder and sweeter than the leaves and can be used in salads.

L

• Lavender: Lavender has a sweet, floral flavor, with lemon and citrus notes.

M

• Marigold: Marigolds have a spicy, tangy, peppery flavor and can be used in salads.

N

• Nasturtium: Nasturtiums have a sweet, spicy flavor similar to watercress.

O

• Orchid: Orchids have a delicate flavor and are often used as a garnish.

P

• Pansy: Pansies have a mild, minty flavor and are often used in salads and desserts.

Q

• Queen Anne's Lace: Queen Anne's Lace has a mild, carrot-like flavor and can be used in salads.

R

• Rose: Roses have a sweet, aromatic flavor and are often used in desserts and teas.

S

• Sunflower: Sunflower buds can be steamed like artichokes.

T

• Tulip: Tulips have a sweet, pea-like flavor and can be used in salads.

U

• Ursinia: Ursinia is an African daisy whose petals are often used in salads.

V

• Violet: Violets have a sweet, floral flavor and are often used in desserts and salads.

W

• Wisteria: Wisteria flowers are often used in salads and have a sweet, pea-like flavor.

X

• Xeranthemum: Xeranthemum flowers are used for their bright colors and are often used in salads.

Y

• Yucca: Yucca flowers have a mildly sweet taste and can be used in salads.

Z

• Zucchini: Zucchini flowers are sweet and tangy with a slight honey flavor.

See Also

• Edible plants
• Herb
• Spice
• List of culinary herbs and spices
• List of vegetables