The culinary use of flowers dates back thousands of years to the Chinese, Greek and Romans.
Today there is a resurgence of interest in edible flowers.
Listed below are a few simple rules to follow before sampling flowers. Eat flowers only when you are positive they are edible. If uncertain, consult a good reference book on edible flowers prior to consumption. Just because flowers are served with food does not mean they are edible. It's easy and very attractive to use flowers for garnish on plates or for decoration, but avoid using non-edible flowers this way.