List of edible flowers

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Caution: other parts than the flowers of the plants mentioned in this list may be poisonous.

• Borago officinalis L. (borage) ^[1]
• Chrysanthemums:
  • Dendranthema grandiflorum (Chrysanthemum grandiflorum) (eaten in Japan) ^[2]
  • Chrysanthemum indicum (eaten in China) ^[2]
• Jasminum sambac ^[2]
• Moringa oleifera

• Punica granatum (pomegranate) (eaten in China) ^[2]
• Sesbania bispinosa
• Sesbania grandiflora
• Tropaeolum majus (nasturtium) ^[3] L. Jewel Mix' ^[1]
• Viola tricolor L. 'Helen Mount' (viola) ^[1]

Tulasi (India).

[edit] See also

• Bushfood
• Kitchen garden
• Gardening
• List of culinary herbs and spices
• List of edible nuts
• List of companion plants
• List of poisonous flowers
• Flower

[edit] References

1. ^ ^{a b c} Consumer and professional chef perceptions of three edible-flower species by KELLEY Kathleen M.; BEHE Bridget K.; BIERNBAUM John A. (1); POFF Kenneth L.
2. ^ ^{a b c d} Handbook of Food Science, Technology, and Engineering‎> p 98-3
3. ^ Combinations of colors and species of containerized edible flowers: Effect on consumer preferences

[edit] External links

• Plants For A Future species database.