Eight More Flowers to Try

Here are some common herbs and vegetables whose leaves and
seeds you already know.  

Try the flowers of these old favorites for a new taste sensation!

Common name       Botanical name           Taste
Arugula                   Eruca vesicaria              Nutty, smoky
Basil                       Ocimum basilicum          Varieties (e.g., lemon)
Dill                          Anethum graveolens      Stronger than leaves
Lemon Balm            Melissa officinalis           Lemony, sweet
Mustard                  Brassica spp.                 Hot mustard
Oregano                 Origanum spp.               Spicy, pungent
Sage                       Salvia officinalis              Herbal
Squash, pumpkin    Cucurbita spp.                Mild
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Published in Gardening How-To Magazine,
May/June 2007
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