For those of us with a passion for sweet scents and bright colors, vases or gardens filled with flowers are a prominent display in our homes. With petals that furl and unfurl, glowing and glistening under the beams of the sun, tulips, roses and other chromatic clusters make the whole world ever so luminescent. To add to the incredibility of the many floral fixtures of nature, there are some flowers that mix their flowery fragrance with some truly surprising tastes and tangs.
Edible flowers aren’t a frequent occurrence in grocery stores, but some common vegetables like asparagus and cabbage technically also fall under this category. However, they are not alone. Aside from the better-known blooms like fennel and rosemary that often find their way into our dinner, there is a wide variety of absolutely beautiful flowers that also pack a punch in terms of flavor, from sweet to spicy! Care to have your day deliciously dazzled? Take a look at this gorgeously yummy flowers.
1. Red Clover (Trifolium pratense), a sweet plant native to Europe and naturalized across the world
(By Ivar Leidus, Wikimedia Commons)
2. Crimson Beebalm (Monarda didyma), a minty plant native to North America
(By Joe Schneid, Wikimedia Commons)
3. Borage (Borago officinalis), also known as starflower, is an anise-flavored flowering herb native to the Mediterranean
(By Hans Bernhard (Schnobby), Wikimedia Commons)
4. Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus), a bitter flower also native to the Mediterranean
(By Lazaregagnidze, Wikimedia Commons)
5. Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus), also known as bachelor’s button, is an endangered flower native to Europe commonly used to add color to salads
(By Thayne Tuason, Wikimedia Commons)
6. Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus), a sweet clove native to Asia and Europe
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7. Golden Marigold (Tagetes tenuifolia), a spicy flower found across Mexico, Central and South America
(By Krzysztof Golik, Wikimedia Commons)
8. Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), also known as the Hawaiian Hibiscus is a cranberry-flavored flower cultivated in various tropical and sub-tropical areas
(By Andy / Andrew Fogg, Wikimedia Commons)
9. Wild pansy (Viola Tricolor), sometimes called Heart’s Ease is a wintergreen flavored flower native to Europe
(By GuidoB, Wikimedia Commons)
10. French Marigold (Tagetes patula), a bitter flower native to Mexico and Guatemala
(By Muhammad Mahdi Karim, Wikimedia Commons)
11. The Sweet Violet (Viola odorata), also known as Garden Violet, has a sweet taste and smell, and is native to Europe and Asia, and naturalized in Australia and North America
(By Strobilomyces, Wikimedia Commons)
12. Indian Cress (Tropaeolum majus), also known as Monks Cress, is a peppery and spicy flower native to the Andes
(By Mary Hutchison, Wikimedia Commons)
13. Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis amabilis), a watery edible flower native to India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and South East Asia
(By Paul Hermans, Wikimedia Commons)
14. Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans) is also known as Tangerine Sage. It's native to Mexico and Guatemala and has a sweet fruity taste
(By Eric Hunt, Wikimedia Commons)
15. Passion Flower (Passiflora Incarnata), also called Passion Vine, is a flower native to the United States
(By PumpkinSky, Wikimedia Commons)
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