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Edible Flower List
08/10/08 at 3:36pm

EDIBLE FLOWERS LIST

Common Name:
Botanical Name:
Comments:

Angelica
Angelica archangelica
May be skin allergen to some individuals. Good with fish and the stems are
especially popular candied. Tastes like: celery-flavored.

Anise Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum
Tastes like: sweet, anise-like, licorice

Apple
Malus species
Eat in moderation; may contain cyanide precursors. Tastes like: delicate floral
flavor

Arugula
Eruca vesicaria
Tastes like: nutty, spicy, peppery flavor

Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Tastes like: different varieties have different milder flavors of the corresponding
leaves. Tastes like: lemon, mint.

Bee Balm
Monarda species
Used in place of bergamot to make a tea with a flavor similar to Earl Grey Tea.

Borage
Borago officinalis
Taste like: light cucumber flavor.

Burnet
Sanguisorba minor
Tastes like: faint cucumber flavor, very mild.

Calendula*
Calendula officinalis
Tastes like: poor man's saffron, spicy, tangy, peppery, adds a golden hue to
foods

Carnation
Dianthus caryophyllus (aka Dianthus)
Tastes like: spicy, peppery, clove-like

Chamomile*
Chamaemelum nobile
Tastes like: faint apple flavor, good as a tea

Chicory*
Buds can be pickled.

Chives: Garden
Allium schoenoprasum
Tastes like: mild onion flavor.

Chives: Garlic
Allium tuberosum
Tastes like: garlicky flavor

Chrysanthemum: Garland*
Chrysanthemum coronarium
Tastes like: slight to bitter flavor, pungent

Citrus: Lemon
Citrus limon
Tastes like: waxy, pronounced flavor, use sparingly as an edible garnish, good
for making citrus waters

Clover
Trifolium species
Raw flowerheads can be difficult to digest.

Coriander
Coriander sativum
Pungent. A prime ingredient in salsa and many Latino and Oriental dishes.
Tastes like: Some palates detect a disagreeable soapy flavor while others adore
it.

Cornflower*
Centaurea cynaus (aka Bachelor's Buttons)
Tastes like: sweet to spicy, clove-like

Dandelion*
Taraxacum officinalis
Tastes like: very young buds fried in butter taste similar to mushrooms. Makes a
potent wine.

Day Lily
Hemerocallis species
Many Lilies (Lillium species) contain alkaloids and are NOT edible. Daylillies
may act as a laxative. Tastes like: sweet, crunchy, like a crisp lettuce leaf, faintly
like chestnuts or beans

Dill
Anthum graveolens

English Daisy*
Bellis perennis
Tastes like: tangy, leafy

Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
Tastes like: sweet, licorice flavor.

Fuchsia
Fuchsia X hybrida
Tastes like: slightly acidic

Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides
Tastes like: light, sweet flavor

Gladiolus*
Gladiolus spp
Tastes like: similar to lettuce

Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Tastes like: slightly acidic, boiled makes a nice beverage

Hollyhock
Alcea rosea
Tastes like: very bland, nondescript flavor

: Japanese
Lonicera japonica
Berries are highly poisonous. Do not eat them!

Hyssop
Hyssopus officinalis
Should be avoided by pregnant women and by those with hypertension and
epilepsy.

Impatiens
Impatiens wallerana
Tastes like: very bland, nondescript flavor

Jasmine: Arabian
Jasminum sambac
Tastes like: delicate sweet flavor, used for teas.

Johnny-Jump- Up
Viola tricolor
Contains saponins and may be toxic in large amounts. Tastes like: sweet to
bland flavor

Lavender
Lavendula species
Lavender oil may be poisenous. More Info. Tastes like: floral, slightly perfumey
flavor

Lemon Verbena
Aloysia triphylla
Tastes like: lemony flavor, usually steeped for tea

Lilac
Syringa vulgaris
Tastes like: lemony, floral, pungent

..contd..

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Re: Edible Flower List
Reply #1 - 08/10/08 at 3:40pm

Mallow: Common
Malva sylrestris
Tastes like: sweet, delicate flavor

Marigold: Signet
Tagetes tenuifolia (aka T. signata)
Tastes like: spicy to bitter

Marjoram
Origanum majorana

Mint
Mentha species

Mustard
Brassica species
Eating in large amounts may cause red skin blotches.

Nasturium
Tropaeolum majus
Buds are often pickled and used like capers. Tastes like: sweet, mildly pungent,
peppery flavor

Okra
Abelmoschus aesculentus
(Hibiscus esculentus)
Tastes like: similar to squash blossoms

Pansy
Viola X wittrockiana
Tastes like: very mild sweet to tart flavor

Pea
Pisum species
Flowering ornamental sweet peas are poisonous.

Pineapple Guava
Feijoa sellowiana
Tastes like: similar to the ripe fruit of the plant, flavorful

Primrose
Primula vulgaris
Birdseye Primrose (P. farinosa) causes contact dermatitis. Tastes like: bland to
sweet flavor

Radish
Raphanus sativus
Tastes like: milder, sweeter version of the more familiar radish heat

Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Tastes like: mildly sweet

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

Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
Tastes like: pine-like, sweet, savory.

Runner Bean
Phaseolus coccineus
Tastes like: nectar, bean-like

Safflower*
Carthamus tinctorius
Another "poor man's saffron" without the pungent aroma or strong flavor of the
real thing

Sage
Salvia officinalis
Sage should not be eaten in large amounts over a long period of time. Tastes
like: varies by type.

Savory: Summer
Satureja hortensis

Scented Geranium
Pelargonium species
Citronella variety may not be edible. Tastes like: varies with differing varieties
from lemon to mint.

Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus
Tastes like: bland to bitter flavor

Society Garlic
Tulbaghia violacea
Tastes like: a very mild garlic flavor

Squash Blossom
Cucurbita pepo species (aka Zucchini Blossom)
Tastes like: sweet, nectar flavor.

Sunflower*
Helianthus annus
Tastes like: leafy, slightly bitter. Lightly steam petals to lessen bitterness.
Unopened flower buds can be steamed like artichokes.

Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Tastes like: lemon, adds a nice light scent.

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, kidneystones, or
rheumatism. Further, the flower should be eaten in strick moderation. Tastes like:
crisp, sour, lemony

Violet
Viola species
Tastes like: sweet, nectar

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

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.
See a more complete list below.

*Only the petals of these composite flowers are edible. The pollen of composite
flowers is highly allergenic and may cause reactions in sensitive individuals.
Sufferers of asthma, ragweed, and haNon-edible Poisonous Flowers

This chart is a list of the most commonly-known poisonous plants and flowers to
avoid while selecting edible flowers. It is not complete, so just because you do
not see it listed here, do not assume it is safe to eat. Be sure you know exactly
what you choose to consume.

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Re: Edible Flower List
Reply #2 - 08/10/08 at 3:51pm

POISONOUS PLANTS AND FLOWERS

Common Name
Botanical Name

Aconite (wolfsbane, monkhood)
Aconitum spp.

Anemone (windflower)
Anemone spp.

Anthurium
Anthurium spp.

Atamasco lily
Zephyranthes spp.

Autumn crocus
Colchicum autumnale

Azalea
Azalea spp. (Rhododendron spp.)

Baneberry
Actaea spp.

Black locust
Robinia pseudo-acacia

Bloodroot
Sanguinaria canadensis

Boxwood
Buxus spp.

Burning bush (strawberry bush, spindle tree, wahoo)
Euonymus spp

Buttercup
Ranunculus spp.

Butterfly weed
Asclepias spp.

Caladium
Caladium spp.

Calla (calla lily)
Calla palustris (Zantedeschia aethiopica)

Carolina jasmine (yellow jessamine)
Gelsemium sempervirens

Castor bean
Ricinus communis

Cherry laurel
Prunus caroliniana

Chinaberry (bead tree)
Melia azedarach

Christmas rose
Helleborus niger

Clematis
Clematis spp.

Daffodil
Narcissus spp.

Deadly nightshade (belladonna)
Atropoa belladona

Death cammas (black snakeroot)
Zigadenus spp.

Delphinium (larkspur)
Delphinium spp.

Dogbane
Apocynum androsaemifolium

Dumbcane
Dieffenbachia spp.

Elephant ears
Colocasia antiquorum

False hellebore
Veratrum viride

Four o'clock
Mirabills jalapa

Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea

Giant elephant ear
Alocasia spp.

Gloriosa lily
Glonosa superba

Golden chain tree (laburnum)
Labunum anagryroides

Goldenseal
Hydrastis canadensis

Heavenly bamboo (nandina)
Nandinaa domestica

Henbane (black henbane)
Hyoscyamus niger

Horse chestnut (Ohio buckeye)
Aesculus spp.

Horse nettle
Solanum spp.

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis

Hyacinth bean
Dolicbos lab lab

Hydrangea
Hydrangea spp.

Iris
Iris spp.

Ivy (English ivy)
Hedera helix

Jack-in-the- pulpit
Arisaemia triphyllum

Jerusalem cherry
Solanum pseudocapsicum

Jessamine (jasmine)
Cestrum spp.

Jetbead (jetberry)
Rhodotypos tetrapetala

Jimson weed
Datura spp (Brugmansia spp.)

Jonquil
Narcissus spp.

Kentucky coffee tree
Gymnocladus dioica

Lantana
Lantana camara

Leopard's bane
Arnica montana

Lily of the valley
Convallaria majalis

Lobelia (cardinal flower, Indian tobacco)
Lobelia spp.

Marsh marigold
Caltha palustris

May apple (mandrake)
Podophyllum peltatum

Mescal bean (Texas mountain laurel, frijo lillo)
Sophora secundiflora

Mistletoe
Phoradendron spp.

Morning glory
Ipomoea violacea

Mountain laurel
Kalmia latifolia

Nightshade
Solanum spp.

Oleander
Nerium oleander

Periwinkle (myrtle, vinca)
Vinca spp.

Philodendron
Philodendron spp. (Monstera spp.)

Pittosporum
Pittosporum spp.

Poison hemlock
Conium maculatum

Potato
Solanum tuberosum

Privet
Ligustrum spp.

Rhododendron
Rhododendron spp.

Rock poppy (celandyne)
Chelidonium majus

Schefflera
Schefflera spp.

Spring adonis
Adonis vernalis

Spurge
Euphorbia spp.

Star of Bethlehem
Ornithogalum umbellatum

Sweet pea
Lathyrus spp.

Tobacco
Nicotiana tabacum

Trumpet flower (chalice vine)
Solandra spp.

Water hemlock
Cicuta maculata

Wild cherry (black cherry)
Prunus serotina

Wisteria
Wisteria spp.

Yellow allamanda
Allamanda cathartica

Yellow oleander (tiger apple, be still tree, lucky nut)
Thevetia peruviana

Yesterday-today- and-tomorrow
Brunfelsia spp.

Disclaimer: This is a list of the most common poisonous plants and flowers but it is
by no means complete. If the plant is not on this list, that doesn't necessarily
make it edible or non-poisonous. Be sure you know what you are putting in your
mouth!

Dislaimer: The author and Home Cooking Guide have thoroughly researched all
the aforementioned edible flowers. However, individuals consuming the flowers,
plants, or derivatives listed here do so entirely at their own risk.

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ansu Ex Member Path: Seeker	Re: Edible Flower List Reply #5 - 08/17/08 at 9:13am My pleasure. Some blossoms really taste good too.
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druidkat7 Senior Member Offline Inspire me with fire and thrill me with song... Joined: 09/10/06 at 9:45pm Posts: 396 Karma: 7 A town with 30,000 Horses! :-D Gender: Path: Seeker	Re: Edible Flower List Reply #6 - 09/23/08 at 11:38pm Wow! What a list! :-D I've been looking for a compilation like this one...didn't realize geraniums could be eaten...they smell somewhat musty to me...not my favorite scent, really. I have heard of candied violets though...I hear they're supposed to be good.
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Re: Edible Flower List
Reply #7 - 09/25/08 at 1:00pm

Wow...nice list ansu thank you.

A word about clover though. Please make sure you only ingest Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) if you choose to use it in salads or whatever.

Alsike clover (Trifolium hybridum) is known to be toxic to livestock if consumed in large quantities, so I would be wary of it's safety as a food item for humans too.

Evan more alarming, something I just recently discovered. White Clover (Trifolium repens) can be deadly and cause cases of cyanide poisoning. This toxic variety apparently grows in warmer climate zones, so us northerners needn't worry much, but if you live in a southern state please beware.

Here's a link to an article about toxic clover.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071001151308.htm

And here's another link with an article that includes some reasonably decent pictures of the three varieties.

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/horses/facts/info_alsike_clover.ht...

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pugzmum Junior Member Offline I Love Mind-N-Magick.com! Joined: 09/14/08 at 6:42pm Posts: 88 Karma: 4 British Columbia, Canada Gender: Path: Seeker	Re: Edible Flower List Reply #8 - 09/25/08 at 1:04pm @ druidkat. Yes candied violets are sweet and delicious. Easy to make too. Better to be on the safe side and use dried pasteurized egg whites instead of raw egg whites should you decide to make your own.
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Ativan the Tranquil Newbie Offline smoked tofu Joined: 10/07/08 at 6:18pm Posts: 47 Karma: 2 middle earth Path: Witchcraft	Re: Edible Flower List Reply #9 - 10/17/08 at 5:34pm I munch on red clover blossoms all the time while hiking and never had a problem digesting them. I like to stuff the wild daylillies that grow by the road with cheese for an impressive appetizer when I'm late for a party or something.
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Re: Edible Flower List
Reply #10 - 10/18/08 at 12:19pm

pugzmum wrote on 09/25/08 at 1:00pm:

Must stress this out. The most common intoxications in livestock is due to clover. When I get home I will translate the complete list of poisonous plants to post here. Wink

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Re: Edible Flower List
Reply #11 - 10/19/08 at 7:16pm

As promised, here are the lists for Poisonous Plants Note that:
#1 I could not find the official list (lost amongst notes) so I gathered four different lists here.
#2 Some of these plants may not be toxic to humans. This is all based in cattle
#3 Some of these plants are local
#4 The common names will be the best translation I find. In any case, scientific names will follow. Wink

#5 List indicates scientific name; common name (as in #4), poisonous part of the plant, symptoms and link to picture

List One (from my notes)

Anthurium spp - Anturius
Leaves
Irritation, inflamation, mouth edema
http://www.jardimdeflores.com.br/DICAS/jpegs/red_love.jpg

Calladium bicolor - Calladium; Tears of Maria
All
Irritation, drooling, diarrhea
http://www.ceapdesign.com.br/images/galeria/foto_site3.jpg

Dieffenbachia spp - Diffenbachia
Leaves
Drooling, tongue paralysis, vomits, unability to eat
http://www.econs-india.com/Quickstart/ImageLib/diffenbachia1.jpg

Hyacinth orientalis - Hyacinth
Seeds
Nausea, vomit, diarrhea, abdominal pain
http://www.cambridge2000.com/gallery/images/P3205552.jpg

Monstera deliciosa - Adam's Ribs/Ceriman/Swiss Cheese Vine
IT'S A DELICIOUS MONSTER!! =D 0D Joking. Leaves are poisonous
Irritation
http://www.mgonlinestore.com/Monstera/monstera04.jpg

Philodendrum spp - Philodendrum
Leaves
Apathy, debility, kidney issues
http://www.johnhbradley.com/photos/081605capahuaripastaza/img_2032.jpg

Rheum rhaponticum - Rhubarb
Leaves
Abdominal pain, vomit, convulsions, kidney issues, abortion
http://www.wildflowers-and-weeds.com/Plant_Families/Polygonaceae_pics/Rheum_rhap...

Zantedeschia aethiopica - "Pot"/"Cup of Milk"
Leaves
Irritation, vomit
http://www.classiccalla.com/CallaRedDesireGarden.jpg

List Two (http://www.plantamed.com.br/DIV/Plantas_toxicas.htm)
Mammea americana - Mamey
Seeds, immature fruit
Death
http://media-2.web.britannica.com/eb-media/17/10117-004-DEA92F48.jpg

Aconitum napellus - Aconite
Root and fruit
Anguish, hallucinations. Death
http://www.mauways.co.nz/catalog/images/Aconitum%20napellus.jpg

Hippeastrum vittatum - Amarilis
Bulb
Vomits, convulsions, liver problems
http://www.plantanswers.com/arcadia_pages/plant_of_the_month/amaryllis_files/hip...

Anemone hupehensis - Japanese Anemone
Leaves and flowers
Diarrhea, paralysis
http://www.robsplants.com/images/portrait/AnemoneHupehensis040714.jpg

Aralia nudicaulis - Wild Sarsaparilla
All
Vomits, headache, paralysis
http://www.ct-botanical-society.org/galleries/pics_a/aralianudi.jpg

Myracrodruon urundeuva - Aroeira
Fruits, leaves
Irritation of the respiratory way, dermathitys
http://www.biologo.com.br/plantas/fichas/myracroduonurundeuva.jpg

Artemisia vulgaris - Artemisia/Diana's Flower/St. John's Flower/mugwort/common wormwood
All, including polen
Mental disturbance
http://www.korseby.net/outer/flora/rosopsida/asteraceae/artemisia_vulgaris.jpeg

Aurora kinase - Arura
Buddha is holding one! =D despite that, leaves and the capsule where the flower is are dangerous
Edema and convulsions
http://usera.imagecave.com/liveplants/plants/aurora-patch-web012a.jpg

Atropa belladonna - Belladonna/deadly nightshade
Fruit
Nausea, delirium, blindness. Death.
http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org/potd/atropa_belladonna_np.jpg

-Continues-
Will post the rest as soon as I have the oportunity, translating the lists takes its time. =p Sorry. ^^;

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AngelGirlie Newbie Offline I Love Mind-N-Magick.com! Joined: 05/06/08 at 12:07pm Posts: 9 Karma: 0 Los Angeles, CA. :) Gender: Path: Seeker	Re: Edible Flower List Reply #12 - 11/03/08 at 3:26pm Thanks for the list. This reminds me of when i was a kid i used to liek to put petals on my tounge, until one day I ate one that made my tounge itch lol
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ansu Ex Member Path: Seeker	Re: Edible Flower List Reply #13 - 11/03/08 at 8:48pm @ ladyxzeus Wow, thanks so much for this, and all your hard work. When you get this completed, would you mind if I shared it with others with you getting the credits..of course?
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Reply #14 - 11/08/08 at 6:17pm

Sure! I don't know when I'll be able to put here the other half of the list (my computer died and the file is there...) but feel free to share it.

Since I had a toxicology class on plants I have become very careful in using them. Most houseplants are horribly poisonous to any mammal and often children feel the urge to eat them. I think it's something to take in consideration when collecting edible plants.

Ah and if you want I think we have some traditional recipes with flowers. I will search for them as well. xD

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