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Can you eat basil flowers?

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Basil Plant Flowering. If your basil plant has flowered, the question of what to do depends on what you are growing the herb for. Basil is a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae, with over 40 known varieties. read more

While you may tried sugared violet candy or rose petal sorbet, not all flowers are edible. The flowers of the annual common pea (Pisum sativum), for example, can be eaten, along with the peas, yet the annual sweet pea flower (Lathyrus odoratus) is highly toxic. read more

If you grow African Blue Basil, you'll have a TON of flowers that are not at all bitter at any time. We use them in all kinds of cooking, but our favorite use is to make Basil Bud Ice Cream. Literally the best ice cream I've ever tasted. The flavor of these flowers is the basil itself with strong floral overtones that mesh well. read more

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What Is Eating the Leaves of My Basil Plants? | eHow
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