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Alpine Strawberry (Fragaria alpina) leaves are used in teaAnise Hyssop mauve flowers, anise undertonesArtichokes Aurgula nutty, spicy, peppery flavorBachelors Buttons (Centaura cyanius) use as garnish on saladsBasil milder flavor that foliageBee Balm spicy mint flavor, use flowers in saladsBorage light cucumber flavorBroccoli Burnet mild cucumber flavorCalendula spicy, tangy, pepperyn add golden hue to food. Cat Tails (Typha angustifolia) sweet corn taste; young flowering stems can be eaten raw, cooked or made into a soupCauliflower Chamomile sweet apple flavorChives mild onion flavorChrysanthemum slight to bitter flavor, use petals in saladsCitrus (lemon, lime, grapefruit) waxy flowers, lemony flavorColumbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) sweet flavorCoriander pungent flavorDandelion Dayliles sweet crunchy like flavor; crisp lettuce likeDianthus spicy, peppery, clove like sweet to spicy flavorDill strongElderberry (Sambucus spp) sweet flavorEnglish Daisy mild to bitter flavor; remove white at bottom of petal; use as garnish or in saladsFennel sweet licroice flavorFuchsia (Fuchsia x hybrid) acidic flavor, explosive colors and graceful shape make it ideal as garnish: berries are also edibleGarden Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) tart lemony tasteGardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) light sweet flavorGarllic Chives mild garlicy flavorGem Marigolds (Lemon & Tangerine) citrus tarragon flavorGladiolus taste similar to lettuce (remove anthers)Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) lemon, waxy flavor; great as a garnishHoneysuckle (Lonicera japonica) sweet honey flavorImpatiens (Impatiens walleriana) very bland, non-descript flavorLavender floral, slightly perfumed flavorLemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) lemony, sweet flavorLemon Verbena lemony flavor

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Lilac lemony, floral, pungentLinden (Tilia spp) small white to yellow flowers are honey flavoredMajoram milder majoram flavorMalus (apples & crabapples) slightly florat to sour flavorMint minty, milder than foliageMustard (Brassica sp) Nasturtium buds are often pickled & used like capers; flowers & foliage are also edibleOregano milder flavor than foliagePansy very mild sweet to tart flavorPassionflower (Maypop) calming herb: fresh & dried leavs of the Maypop are used to make teaPea Blossoms WARNING: SWEET PEA FLOWERS ARE POISIONOUS - GARDEN PEAS ARE NOTPeony (Paeonia lactifolia) petals are parboiled and sweetened, or add petals to salads, punches & teasPetunia mild tasting, use them as a garnish or in saladsPhlox (Phlox paniculata) slightly spicyPineapple Guava similar to the ripe fruit of the plant, flavorfulPineapple Sage sweet, fruity flavorPrimrose (Primula vulgaris) bland to sweet flavorPrunus spp mild, flowery flavor - candies wellRadish sweeter version of the radishRedbud (Cercis canadensis) mildly sweet beanlike to tart apple flavorRibes (Ribes odoratum) yellow flowers have a sweet tasteRose varies by rose, remove white part at base of petalRose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) mild, nutty flavorRosemary flowers have a milder flavor than foliageRosemary pine like, sweet savory flavorSage (Salvia officinalis) varies by type: subtler sage tasteSavory tiny purple flowers, garnish, add to saladsScarlet Runner Bean bean like flavorScented Geraniums varies per varietySnapdragons (Antirrhinum majus) bland to bitter flavorSociety Garlic very mild garlic flavorSpiderwort (Tradescantia virginia) stem, leaves, and flowers are edible: eat raw or add to stews, garnishes on saladsSquash, Pumpkin & Zucchini flowers can be fried, stuffedSunflower leafy, slightly bitter, lightly steam petals to lessen bitterness; steam unopened flower buds like an artichokeSweet Woodruff sweet, grassy, vanilla flavorThyme flowers have a milder flavor than the foliageTuberous Begonia (Begonia x tuberosa) only hybrids are edible: crisp, sour, lemony flavorTulip varies from tulip to tulip: sweet lettuce/ pea flavorViolets (Viola odorata) sweet, candies wellWater Lily (Nymphea odorata) petals are parboiled and sweetenedWood Sorrel (Oxalis ) foliage is edible, sour flavorYucca petals are edible and have a crunchy, fresh flavor