Here is a chart of flowers known to be edible:
Flower | Taste | Use | |
Alpines Strawberry | Strawberry | Fresh, Tea | |
Alyssum | Peppery, can be bitter | Fresh, Cooked | |
Borage | Cucumbers | Fresh, Candied | Only in small quantities |
Calendula | Bitter Saffron | Fresh, Cooked | |
Chamomile | Apple | Fresh, Dried | Used in Tea |
Chives | Onion | Fresh | |
Cornflowers | Clove-like | Fresh | |
Dianthus | Nutmeg-like | Fresh | spicey, use in moderation |
Dill Flowers | Citrus, anise | Fresh | |
English Lavender | Floral | Fresh, Cooked | Use only English |
Garlic | Fresh Garlic | Fresh, Cooked | |
Garlic Chives | Onion | Fresh | |
Johnny Jump Ups | Mild Wintergreen | Fresh | |
Mint | Mild Mint | Fresh | |
Nasturtiums | Peppery | Fresh | |
Pansy | Mild mint | Fresh | |
Roses | Fruity | Fresh | |
Squash Blossoms | Mild Squash | Cooked | |
Sunflowers | Bittersweet | Fresh | Best to just eat petals |
Viola | Mild Mint | Fresh | |
If you are concerned, please contact your doctor before consuming new flowers.