Condensed rules for eating flowers:
- Only eat flowers that are positively identified to be edible.
- Not all flowers are edible, even some served as a garnish in restaurants.
- Do not eat flowers that may have been sprayed with pesticides, such as from a florist, nursery, or from the side of a road.
- Eat only petals, not pistils and stamens.
- If you suffer from asthma or allergies be cautious when eating flowers.