For some gardeners, it will be a real discovery that some plants that create colorful flower beds can become edible table decorations.
The list of such flowers was shared with us by the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Nasturtium large
All above-ground parts of the unpretentious and beautifully flowering nasturtium are edible.
Its leaves have a sharp, spicy taste and can be used in salads and sandwiches. Nasturtium flowers are also edible and can be used to decorate dishes.
Calendula officinalis
Calendula flowers not only have a pleasant smell, but also a piquant taste with a hint of citrus, which makes them an excellent addition to a salad or dessert.
Calendula flowers can also be fried in oil or used as a seasoning for meat dishes. Dried calendula flowers can replace such an expensive spice as saffron.
Spring primrose
Primrose leaves and flowers can serve as a source of fresh vitamins during the off-season.
The green parts of the plant are suitable for making salads and green cabbage soup, and the petals of primrose flowers can be brewed as tea or dried for use as a seasoning.
Earlier, the expert spoke about the unusual method of propagating roses .
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
