Second, you should eat only flowers grown in a garden where no pesticides have been used. The book lists 70 types of edible flowers and offers detailed photographs and descriptions. Ferretti says most edible flowers are used as garnishes, decorations or in salads. In most cases, he recommends eating only flower petals, removing the pistils, stigmas and stamens from the bloom before eating. He also recommends that people who suffer from allergies, hay fever or asthma refrain from eating flowers.
Many edible flowers grow wild in fields and along roadsides.
Ferretti warns that flowers should not be picked near a busy highway, road or street. Ferretti says flowers vary in taste. Sometimes different varieties of the same flower can have individually distinct tastes. Ferretti describes a few common flowers and flowering plants that offer edible blossoms. Many herbs have beautiful flowers that can be used in soups or garnishes.