{"id":27485,"date":"2019-05-30T16:11:38","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T16:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/?p=27485"},"modified":"2022-04-26T11:16:06","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T11:16:06","slug":"edible-flowers-whats-safe-whats-not-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/edible-flowers-whats-safe-whats-not-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Edible flowers: What’s safe, what’s not"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n[\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ specialty=”on” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” _builder_version=”3.22″ transparent_background=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.25″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” date=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.87″ title_font=”Arvo|on|||” title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font_size=”30px” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”||0px|” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” parallax_effect=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Biscuit-with-flowers.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers 1 \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Main Image” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ custom_margin=”0px|||” animation=”off” sticky=”off” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font_size=”15″ custom_padding=”20px|||” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]Including flowers as decoration for foods has been around for a long time and there has been an increasing trend in their use amongst social media users, on Instagram, in particular.<\/p>\n

It certainly makes for an an eye catching photograph and while there\u2019s nothing intrinsically wrong with a floral flourish now and then, it has come to our attention that some people are including some potentially lethal additions to their finished dishes. Although\u00a0many flowers are edible and delicious it does pay to be careful.<\/p>\n

Many people would exercise a degree of caution when it comes to mushrooms, knowing there are some species that can be very harmful if consumed. But sensibilities have been thrown out of the window where flowers are concerned. Yes, they may look pretty but you still need to know what is safe to put on the plate.<\/p>\n

There are businesses that specialise in edible flowers that grow them especially for adorning cakes or prettifying salads, but if you\u2019re going to the florist or foraging in the garden or hedgerows you really do need to be mindful.
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Use caution and make sure they are edible flowers<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px||40px|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font_size=”15″ custom_margin=”||-16px|” custom_padding=”21px|||” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]Some budding food stylists may claim that the flowers they\u2019ve used are purely for decoration and shouldn\u2019t be eaten, but this is not always clear in some social media content.\u00a0With this lack of information, there is a danger that people may copy what they\u2019ve seen, believing that everything is edible just because it is in the recipe photo.<\/p>\n

Even if the flowers have been placed on the food purely for decoration there is the possibility that their sap could have leached out from cut stems, contaminating the food even after they\u2019ve been removed.<\/p>\n

There are many flowers which are quite toxic, some could even kill! Not a nice thought. Those that don\u2019t have the capacity to cause death could still have other adverse effects and make someone very ill. Anything from severe digestive upsets to painful skin blistering are just some of the issues that could arise. There\u2019s also the potential for bad allergic reactions including anaphylactic shock.<\/p>\n

 
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Salad-with-Chive-Flowers-800px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers 2 \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
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\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font_size=”15″ custom_padding=”20px|||” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]That\u2019s not to say you absolutely can not use flowers on your food. By all means go ahead because it looks nice, plus it\u2019s good to experiment in the kitchen.<\/p>\n

There are a whole host of blooms which can be eaten without worry although make sure they haven\u2019t been sprayed with any pesticides or other chemicals prior to using them.<\/p>\n

Herb flowers can be consumed, the prettiest being chive, thyme, rosemary, borage, fennel, and dill.\u00a0If you grow your own vegetables you may have had them bolt unexpectedly, which means they suddenly spurt up and flower. Rocket and radish flowers are particularly delicious.<\/p>\n

Among the decorative garden flowers there are many which can be safely eaten. It is recommended to remove the green parts \u2013 the stem and calyx at the base of the flower \u2013 as these are sometimes tough, bitter and generally not nice to eat.
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A guide to some edible flowers which are safe to eat<\/strong><\/h2>\n

(Clicking on the +<\/strong> symbol will reveal more information on flavour and uses)<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/basil-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Basil \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Basil (Ocimum basilicum)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Sweet, clove-like.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> Partners well in tomato dishes. Use in oils, salad dressings and soups.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bergamot-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Bergamot \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Bergamot (Monardia didyma)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Strong spicy scent.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> Makes a really nice tea and complements bacon, poultry, rice and pasta.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/borage-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Borage \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Borage (Borago officinalis)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Cucumber.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> An interesting addition to cakes, salads and p\u00e2t\u00e9 . Can be frozen in ice cubes or crystallised.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/dianthus-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Dianthus \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Carnation, Alpine pinks (Dianthus)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Peppery, clove-like.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> Salads, meat dishes, desserts such as cheesecakes or for flavouring sugar, oils and vinegars.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/chive-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Chive \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Mild onion.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> Good in salads, egg dishes and sauces for fish.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/chrysanthemum-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Chrysanthemum \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Faint spice.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> Petals add flavour and colour to creamy soups. Good in egg dishes. Use in the same way as you would calendula.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/clover-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Clover \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Clover (Trifolium pratense)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Delicate green bean.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> Both red and white clover flowers can be used to garnish fruit and green salads or make wine from whole red flowers.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/daisy-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Daisy \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Daisy (Bellis perennis)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Mild, indistinct
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> The flavour isn\u2019t strong but petals make an interesting garnish for cakes and salads.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/dill-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Dill \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Dill (Anethum graveolens)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Aniseed
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> A nice addition to salads, vegetables and fish dishes. Add flowers to mayonnaise, white sauce and pickles.
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\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Elderflower (Sambucus nigra)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Floral, musky, lychee.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> Make wine and cordials, or to flavour tarts and jellies. Elderflowers can be dipped in batter and deep fried. DO NOT EAT LEAVES AND STALKS.
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\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Aniseed.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> Enhance salmon, p\u00e2t\u00e9s and salads. Flowers preserved in oil or vinegar can be used in winter when the herb is unavailable.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/pea-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Garden Pea \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Garden pea (Pisum sativum)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Mild pea.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> Add flowers and young shoots to salad for a fresh pea taste.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/hibiscus-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Hibiscus \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Hibiscus (H. rosa-sinensis)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Sharp citrus with berry notes.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> Makes refreshing citrus-flavoured tea and cordials.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/hollyhock-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Hollyhock \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Hollyhock (Alcea rosea)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Rather bland.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> As a garnish, in salad dressings and fish dishes. Remove all traces of pollen and decorate cakes with crystallised petals.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Lavender-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Lavender \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Lavender (Lavandula augustifolia)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Herbal, woody, minty, earthy.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> Use sparingly in biscuits, herbal tea, cakes, creme brul\u00e9e and ice cream. Sugar or honey flavoured with lavender can be used in cakes and biscuits. Some sprigs complement roast pork, lamb and chicken. Can also be used to infuse vinegar.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/mint-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Mint \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Mint (Mentha sp)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Minty (of course!)
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> Can be used in oil, vinegar and butter for both sweet and savoury dishes.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/nasturtium-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Nasturtium \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Peppery watercress.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> Salads, stir-fries, curries, pasta dishes, meat dishes. The whole flower, leaves, and buds can be used or just the petals for a milder flavour.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pansy-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Pansy Viola \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Pansy (Viola tricolour)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Mild sweetness, lettuce.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> Garnish, salads, sandwiches, cake decorations.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/pot-marigold-calendula-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Pot Marigold \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Pot marigold (Calendula officinalis)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Peppery, citrus tang.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> Salads, stir-fries, biscuits, pasta dishes. Petals can be dried or pickled in vinegar or added to oil or butter.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/primrose-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Primrose \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Primrose (Primula vulgaris)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Lettuce.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> Decorate cakes with crystallised or fresh primrose or cowslip flowers. Can be frozen in ice cubes.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Rose-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Rose \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Rose (Rosa)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Fresh, crisp, strawberry, raspberry, watermelon.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> All roses are edible with the more fragrant roses being the best. Petals can be crystallised, used to flavour drinks, sugar and even icing for summer cakes.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/rosemary-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Rosemary \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Sweet, similar to the leaves.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> Can be used fresh to garnish salads and tomato dishes or to flavour butter or oil.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/rocket-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Rocket \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Salad rocket (Eruca vescaria)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Sharp, peppery.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> Adds sharp flavour to salads or preserve in oil or butter to accompany meat.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/scented-geranium-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Scented Geranium \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Scented geraniums (Pelargonium)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Varies from mild rose, to lemon, to nutmeg depending on type.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> Flowers are milder than leaves and can be crystallised or frozen in ice cubes for summer cordials.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/sunflower-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Sunflower \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Nutty.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> Bread, biscuits, cakes. Unopened buds can be steamed like artichokes. Petals can be used in salads or stir fries.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Violet-900px.jpg” alt=”Edible Flowers Sweet Violet \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=”Sweet violet (Viola odorata)” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#853d01″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(133,61,1,0.2)” icon_color=”#853d01″ open_icon_color=”#853d01″ _builder_version=”4.13.0″ title_text_color=”#853d01″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” body_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”|9px||11px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Flavour profile:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Delicate, sweet.
\nUses:<\/strong><\/span> Suitable for sweet or savoury dishes as well as tea. Use crystallised violets and pansies as a garnish on cakes and souffl\u00e9s.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Take note” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px” animation_style=”bounce” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#853d01″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Take note<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

If you have asthma or severe allergies take caution when eating edible flowers and try a small amount before adding to recipes.<\/strong><\/span>
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_position=”top_left” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font_size=”15″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]Now that the safe list has been covered it is important to list those flowers that should be shunned \u2013 leave them in the garden to be enjoyed!
\nThis list is by no means exhaustive and believe it not, some of the flowers mentioned have been featured as food decoration, in some images we\u2019ve seen.
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DANGER! Do not<\/em> eat these flowers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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  • Aconite<\/strong> (wolfsbane, monkshood) \u2013 Aconitum spp.<\/li>\n
  • Anemone<\/strong> (windflower) \u2013 Anemone spp.<\/li>\n
  • Autumn Crocus<\/strong> \u2013 Colchicum autumnale<\/li>\n
  • Azalea<\/strong> \u2013 Azalea spp. (Rhododendron spp.)<\/li>\n
  • Buttercup<\/strong> \u2013 Ranunculus spp.<\/li>\n
  • Calla Lily<\/strong> \u2013 Calla palustris (Zantedeschia aethiopica)<\/li>\n
  • Christmas Rose<\/strong> \u2013 Helleborus niger<\/li>\n
  • Clematis<\/strong> \u2013 Clematis spp.<\/li>\n
  • Daffodil<\/strong> \u2013 Narcissus spp.<\/li>\n
  • Deadly Nightshade<\/strong> (belladonna) \u2013 Atropoa belladona<\/li>\n
  • Delphinium<\/strong> (larkspur) \u2013 Delphinium spp.<\/li>\n
  • Foxglove<\/strong> \u2013 Digitalis purpurea<\/li>\n
  • Horse Chestnut<\/strong> \u2013 Aesculus spp.<\/li>\n
  • Hyacinth<\/strong> \u2013 Hyacinthus orientalis<\/li>\n
  • Hydrangea<\/strong> \u2013 Hydrangea spp.<\/li>\n
  • Iris<\/strong> \u2013 Iris spp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    • Laburnum<\/strong> \u2013 Laburnum anagryroides<\/li>\n
    • Leopard’s Bane<\/strong> \u2013 Arnica montana<\/li>\n
    • Lily of the Valley<\/strong> \u2013 Convallaria majalis<\/li>\n
    • Lobelia<\/strong> \u2013 Lobelia spp.<\/li>\n
    • Marsh Marigold<\/strong> \u2013 Caltha palustris<\/li>\n
    • Morning Glory<\/strong> \u2013 Ipomoea violacea<\/li>\n
    • Nightshade<\/strong> \u2013 Solanum spp.<\/li>\n
    • Oleander<\/strong> \u2013 Nerium oleander<\/li>\n
    • Periwinkle<\/strong> (vinca) \u2013 Vinca spp.<\/li>\n
    • Rhododendron<\/strong> \u2013 Rhododendron spp.<\/li>\n
    • Snowdrop<\/strong> \u2013 Galanthus nivalis<\/li>\n
    • Spurge<\/strong> \u2013 Euphorbia spp.<\/li>\n
    • Star of Bethlehem<\/strong> \u2013 Ornithogalum umbellatum<\/li>\n
    • Sweet<\/strong> Pea \u2013 Lathyrus spp.<\/li>\n
    • Tobacco<\/strong> \u2013 Nicotiana tabacum<\/li>\n
    • Wisteria<\/strong> \u2013 Wisteria spp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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