At this point, most people know that dandelion greens are edible, as you’ll sometimes see them for sale at health food stores. The problem with those is that they’re bitter, so most people assume that every part of the dandelion plant must taste the same. Dandelion flowers are very different than greens, and they have a sweet floral flavor that’s absolutely spectacular.
I know that just eating flowers from your yard might seem a bit strange, but edible flowers were once a lot more common than they are today. They were a way to add color, flavor, and nutrition to an otherwise bland diet historically, and in the case of wildflowers like dandelions, they’re free. Believe it or not, dandelions are a superfood, high in vitamins and antioxidants, and have some impressive medicinal benefits. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
