Edible flowers

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RULES FOR EDIBLE FLOWERS - VERY IMPORTANT:

1. Not all flowers are edible. Some are poisonous. Learn the difference.2. Eat flowers only when you are positive they are edible and non-toxic.3. Eat only flowers that have been grown organically.4. Do not eat flowers from florists, nurseries or garden centers unless you know they’ve been maintained organically.5. Do not eat flowers if you have hay fever, asthma or allergies.6. Do not eat flowers growing on the side of the road.7. Remove pistils and stamens from flowers before eating. Eat only the petals of the larger flowers.8. Introduce flowers into your diet the way you would new foods to a baby - one at a time in small quantities.

Note: Pregnant women should avoid all strong herbs and no plant should be ingested in excess by anyone at anytime. None of these plants should be eaten unless they have been grown organically.Edible flowers can be used to enhance food at breakfast, lunch and dinner. They can also be used in teas. Here are some of the best edible flower choices.

SHADE TREES:Ginkgo - tea from leavesJujube - fruitLinden - tea from flowersMulberry - fruitPecan - edible nutsPersimmon - fruitWalnut - edible nuts

ORNAMENTAL TREES:Apple - fruit and edible flower petalsApricot - fruit and edible flower petalsCitrus - edible fruit Crabapple - fruit and edible flower petalsFig - fruit and edible flower petalsMexican plum - fruitPeach - fruit and edible flower petalsPear - fruit and edible flower petalsPersimmon - fruitPlum - fruit and edible flower petalsRedbud - edible flowersRusty blackhaw viburnum - edible berriesWitch hazel - tea from leaves

SHRUBS:Agarita - fruit for wineAlthea - edible flowersBay - tea and, food seasoning from leavesGermander - freshens air indoorsPomegranate - edible fruitTurk’s cap - flowers and fruit for tea

ANNUALS:Begonias - edible flowersDaylilies - edible flowersDianthus - edible flowersGinger - food, seasoning and tea from rootsHibiscus - edible flowersny jump-ups - edible flowersNasturtium - edible leavesPansies - edible flowersPeanuts - edible nuts Purslane - edible leavesSunflower - edible seeds and flower petals

VINES:Beans and Peas - edible pods and seedGourds - dippers and bird housesGrapes - food (fruit and leaves)Luffa - edible flowers, shoots and fruits, sponges from the dried fruitMalabar spinach - edible foliagePassion flower - edible fruit, tea from leaves

GROUND COVERS:Clover - tea from leaves and flowersCreeping thyme - teas and food flavoringGotu kola - tea from leavesMints - food and teas from flowers and leavesOregano - teas and food flavoringViolets - leaves in salads and tea from flowers and leaves

PERENNIALS:Anise hyssop- edible flowers, foliage for teaBlackberries - edible berries, foliage for teaChives - edible foliage and flowersGarlic - edible flowers, greens and clovesHibiscus - edible flowersHoja santa - leaves for cooking with meatsHorsemint - insect repellentJerusalem artichoke - roots for foodLavender - teas and insect repellentMonarda - edible flowers and leaves for teasPeppers - edible fruit, tea from fruitPurple coneflower - all plant parts for teasRosemary - food and tea from leaves and flowersRoses - petals and hips for teaSalvia - edible flowers, foliage for teasSweet marigold - food, flavoring and tea from leaves and flowersTansy - chopped and crushed foliage repels antsTurk’s cap - flowers & fruit for tea

Suzi

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