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Edible Flowers
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If you are allergy-prone, it's probably best to
avoid consumption of flowers. Be sure you are positive they are
edible. Not all parts of all flowers are edible. When in doubt,
don't ingest the flower without consulting a reference book on edible
flowers. There are numerous books available in your local library.
This list is only to give you an idea of how many are out there.
It is your responsibility to identify the flowers and parts that
are edible. Different flowers have different tastes, some are sweet
and reminiscent of the fruit they will produce while others have
a green, peppery or even smoky flavor. Some should be used in limited
quantities. It is always a good idea to add them to your diet one
at a time so you can watch for individual alergies. This is not
a complete list.
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Apple Blossom (Malus spp.)
Arugula (Eruca vesicaria)
Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Bee Balm Bergamot (Monarda didyma)
Bell Flower (Campanula spp.)
Borage (Borago officinalis)
Burnet (Sanguisorba minor)
Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Camellia (Camellia sinensis)
Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus)
Cattail (Typha latifolia)
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)
Chickweed (Stellaria media)
Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
Chrysanthemum: Garland (Chrysanthemum coronarium)
Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)
Clover (Trifolium spp.)
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
Coriander, Cilantro (Coraiandrum sativum)
Cornflower (Centaurea cynaus) (aka Bachelor's Buttons)
Crap Apple (Malus spp.)
Dahlia (Dahlis spp.)
Daisies (Bellis perennis)
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Day Lilies (Hemerocallis fulva and spp.)
Elder (Sambucus spp.)
English Daisy (Bellis perennis)
Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana)
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Forget-me-nots (Myosotis alpestris)
Fuschia (Fuchsia magellanica)
Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides)
Garlic Chives (Allium sativum)
Geranium (Pelargonium spp.)
Gladiolus (Gladiolus spp.)
Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)
Heartsease, Johnny Jump Ups (Viola tricolor)
Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
Hollyhock (Alcea rosea)
Honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.)
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
Impatiens (Impatiens wallerana)
Jasmine: Arabian (Jasminum sambac)
Johnny-Jump-Up (Viola tricolor)
Lavender (Lavendula officinalis)
Leek (Allium porrum)
Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla)
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
Mallow (Galva neglecta)
Mallow sylvestris
Marigold (Tagetes spp.)
Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
Mint (Mentha species)
Mulberry (Morus nigra)
Mullein (Verbascum spp.)
Mustard (Brassica spp.)
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)
Okra (Abelmoschus aesculentus) (Hibiscus esculentus)
Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
Pansy (Viola X wittrockiana)
Pea (Pisum species)
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana)
Plum Blossom (Prunus domestica)
Primrose (Primula vulgaris)
Quince (Cydonia oblonga)
Radish (Raphanus sativus)
Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
Rose (Rosa spp.)
Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis)
Runner Bean (Phaseolus coccineus)
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)
Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Salad Burnet (Poterium sanguisorba)
Savory: Summer (Satureja hortensis)
Scented Geranium (Pelargonium species)
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus)
Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis)
Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea)
Sorrel (Rumex acetosa)
Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
Squash flower (Cucurbita spp.)
St. John's Wort (Hypercium perforatum)
Strawberry
Sunflower (Helianthus annus)
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus)
Sweet Woodruff (Asperula odorata)
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Tulip (Tulipa spp.)
Violets (Viola odorata)
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Yucca (Yucca species)
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COMMONLY KNOWN POISONOUS PLANTS
AND FLOWERS TO AVOID
THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE LIST |
Poisonous Plants and Flowers
Common Name Botanical Name
Aconite (wolfsbane, monkhood) Aconitum spp.
Anemone (windflower) Anemone spp.
Anthurium Anthurium spp.
Atamasco lily Zephyranthes spp.
Autumn crocus Colchicum autumnale
Azalea Azalea spp. (Rhododendron spp.)
Baneberry Actaea spp.
Black locust Robinia pseudo-acacia
Bloodroot Sanguinaria canadensis
Boxwood Buxus spp.
Burning bush (strawberry bush, spindle tree, wahoo) Euonymus spp
Buttercup Ranunculus spp.
Butterfly weed Asclepias spp.
Caladium Caladium spp.
Calla (calla lily) Calla palustris (Zantedeschia aethiopica)
Carolina jasmine (yellow jessamine) Gelsemium sempervirens
Castor bean Ricinus communis
Cherry laurel Prunus caroliniana
Chinaberry (bead tree) Melia azedarach
Christmas rose Helleborus niger
Clematis Clematis spp.
Daffodil Narcissus spp.
Deadly nightshade (belladonna) Atropoa belladona
Death cammas (black snakeroot) Zigadenus spp.
Delphinium (larkspur) Delphinium spp.
Dogbane Apocynum androsaemifolium
Dumbcane Dieffenbachia spp.
Elephant ears Colocasia antiquorum
False hellebore Veratrum viride
Four o'clock Mirabills jalapa
Foxglove Digitalis purpurea
Giant elephant ear Alocasia spp.
Gloriosa lily Glonosa superba
Golden chain tree (laburnum) Labunum anagryroides
Goldenseal Hydrastis canadensis
Heavenly bamboo (nandina) Nandinaa domestica
Henbane (black henbane) Hyoscyamus niger
Horse chestnut (Ohio buckeye) Aesculus spp.
Horse nettle Solanum spp.
Hyacinth Hyacinthus orientalis
Hyacinth bean Dolicbos lab lab
Hydrangea Hydrangea spp.
Iris Iris spp.
Ivy (English ivy) Hedera helix
Jack-in-the-pulpit Arisaemia triphyllum
Jerusalem cherry Solanum pseudocapsicum
Jessamine (jasmine) Cestrum spp.
Jetbead (jetberry) Rhodotypos tetrapetala
Jimson weed Datura spp (Brugmansia spp.)
Jonquil Narcissus spp.
Kentucky coffee tree Gymnocladus dioica
Lantana Lantana camara
Leopard's bane Arnica montana
Lily of the valley Convallaria majalis
Lobelia (cardinal flower, Indian tobacco) Lobelia spp.
Marsh marigold Caltha palustris
May apple (mandrake) Podophyllum peltatum
Mescal bean (Texas mountain laurel, frijo lillo) Sophora secundiflora
Mistletoe Phoradendron spp.
Morning glory Ipomoea violacea
Mountain laurel Kalmia latifolia
Nightshade Solanum spp.
Oleander Nerium oleander
Periwinkle (myrtle, vinca) Vinca spp.
Philodendron Philodendron spp. (Monstera spp.)
Pittosporum Pittosporum spp.
Poison hemlock Conium maculatum
Potato Solanum tuberosum
Privet Ligustrum spp.
Rhododendron Rhododendron spp.
Rock poppy (celandyne) Chelidonium majus
Schefflera Schefflera spp.
Spring adonis Adonis vernalis
Spurge Euphorbia spp.
Star of Bethlehem Ornithogalum umbellatum
Sweet pea Lathyrus spp.
Tobacco Nicotiana tabacum
Trumpet flower (chalice vine) Solandra spp.
Water hemlock Cicuta maculata
Wild cherry (black cherry) Prunus serotina
Wisteria Wisteria spp.
Yellow allamanda Allamanda cathartica
Yellow oleander (tiger apple, be still tree, lucky nut) Thevetia peruviana
Yesterday-today-and-tomorrow Brunfelsia spp.
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