Edible Flowers

acacia blossoms

almond blossoms

alyssum

apple blossoms

bachelor button petals

borage Substitutes: nasturtiums (for salads) OR violets (for salads) OR rose petals

carnation

chamomile

chive flowers = chive blossoms

chrysanthemums

clary Substitutes: nasturtiums (in salads) OR borage (in salads) OR violet (in salads)

daisy petals

daylily

dianthus

English primroses

geraniums

golden needles = lily buds = tiger lily buds = lily flowers

hibiscus flowers

hollyhock

Indian cress

Jamaica = hibiscus flowers = Jamaica sorrel = roselle Substitutes: Red Zinger tea

Jamaica sorrel

jasmine

Johnny jump-up Substitutes: pansy OR violet

lavender Substitutes: drops of Parfait Amour (a lavender-flavored liqueur)

lemon blossoms

lilac

lily buds

lily of the valley

mimosa blossoms

nasturtium = Indian cress Substitutes: marigolds OR pansies

orange blossoms

pansy violet

peach blossoms

plum blossoms

pot marigolds

roselle

rose petals Substitutes: violet flowers (for syrups, jams, and for crystallizing)

snapdragon

squash blossoms

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viola

violet Substitutes: nasturtium (in salads) OR borage (in salads) OR pansy