America’s favorite flower, the rose, has more than 200 species in its family, comes in a wide range of sizes and colors, and is edible., and yes, edible! In fact, roses have plenty of nutritional value. Containing vitamin A, vitamin C, niacin, potassium, iron, calcium, and phosphorus, roses are one of the top ten most edible flowers.
Is it safe to eat Roses?
• Never eat roses from a florist shop. Growing those fabulous long-stemmed beauties takes a lot of chemicals and fertilizers—and none of them are safe to eat. The best roses to eat are those you grow yourself. Try the old-fashioned heirloom roses that are generally low maintenance and don’t require spraying or special chemicals to encourage blooms.
Are roses the best smelling flowers?
Scented roses make excellent cut flowers, too, offering a sensual treat as well as being visually striking. As a general rule, the most fragrant roses are English Roses and Old Roses. However there’s a wide variety of shrub and climbing roses that offer a wealth of fragrance for your garden and home.
What are the names of edible flowers?
Nasturtiums have a delicious, peppery taste similar to rocket or watercress and their colourful blooms look great in a summer salad. Pansies have a mild lettuce-like taste that makes them a popular option for salads. A couple additional ideas to look into: chrysanthemums, carnations, french marigolds, viola/ violets, hostas, borage, hollyhocks, and calendula.
This begs the question “Are there some trees that are edible?”
This post discusses 5 more trees that have edible and medicinal qualities. These include birch, spruce, pine, oak, and tamarack. Always consult a healthcare practitioner before trying to self-medicate using any kind of plant. This is especially true if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Pine needles, for example, may induce a miscarriage.