Edible Flowers

[preachtheWORD]

I've got Bee Balm (pictured in the previous post) growing behind my house. It is supposed to be good for tea. In my opinion the crushed leaves smell rather like basil. Doesn't sound like my kind of tea.

Peterson's Guide does not list the petals (or any other part) as being edible. If it is like most other plants used for tea it probably has essential oils that make it good for tea or seasoning, but too strong for eating in any appreciable quantity.

[Rick]

I've had it a couple of times. I don't find it too bad. It's not great but it's not bad. Definitely not basil tasting.