Carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus – aka Dianthus) – Carnations are great in wine, candy, or for use on cake decorations.
The carnation edible flowers have a surprisingly sweet taste and petals can be used in desserts, cut them away from the bitter white base of the flower.
Petals add color to salads or aspics. Carnation petals are one of secret ingredients that has been used to make Chartreuse, a French liqueur, since the 17th century.
Dianthus are the miniature member of the carnation family with light clove-like or nutmeg scent.
Snap Dragon Edible Flowers
The snapdragon genus, Antirrhinum, is from the Greek, meaning ‘opposite the nose’ or ‘unlike the nose’. Your nasal acuity is closely linked to your taste perception. If you have ever tasted a snapdragon, you don’t need to imagine why this...
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Alyssum Edible Flowers
Alyssum a most beautiful Edible Flower The leaves and edible flowers of alyssum have a pungent flavor. The plant is commonly used in Spain as an antiscorbutic and diuretic. This is apparently the source of the idea that it is...
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Pineapple Sage Edible Flowers
The edible flower Pineapple sage is a Salvia species used in cooking, baking and beverages. Fruit salads are enhanced by the fruity, piquant flavor of the fresh edible flowers and leaves. The flavour of these edible flowers is different from...
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