Are yellow rose petals okay to eat?

I cannot stress more the importance of making sure that you are eating flowers that really are edible and safe to consume. ... The calendula is also known as the Pot Marigold and when the petals are dried they can be added to soups and scrambled egg to add a yellow hue to the dishes in place ... Rose hips make good jelly. read more

Not all yellow rose petals are okay for eating. Always make sure that you know what flowers you are eating. That is, be sure of the identification of the plant, because eating the wrong flower is like eating the wrongly identified mushroom; it could make you very sick, or worse. read more

Garnish with dried rose petals. Spread the petals on a microwave-safe dish or paper plate. Heat them for 1 or 2 minutes until dry. Scatter the small dry petals on everything from appetizers to desserts. Add a dusting of petals to top off vanilla pudding, brownies or ice cream. Sprinkle dry petals on frosted cakes or cupcakes. read more

Eat flowers only when you are positive they are edible. If uncertain, consult a good reference book on edible flowers prior to consumption. If pesticides are necessary, use only those products labeled for use on edible crops. No flowers is safe to eat unless it was grown organically. Wash all flowers thoroughly before you eat them. read more