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Roses are ancient symbols of love and beauty. The rose is the national flower of England and the United States,
as well as being the symbol of England Rugby, and of the Rugby Football Union. A red rose is a symbol of
socialism or social democracy
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Edible Flowers
By Cathy Peterson
Flowers are not only nice to look at, but are also useful. The word flower comes from the Middle
English word flour, meaning the best of anything. Flowers can be the best of both worlds, being
beautiful to the eyes as well as good for the body!
Some examples of edible flowers include sunflowers, roses, daisies, pansies, and dandelions. That is
just a list of common flowers that most Americans have heard of, but there are many, many more.
Sunflowers are most often used for their seeds… hence, the popular snack of sunflower seeds. Rose
petals can be used to flavor water or tea, as can daisies and dandelions. Pansies can be used in fruit
or green salads, desserts, and even soups! Roots of other flowers can also be used for drink or in
salads. Flowers can even be used in food dishes, not so much to eat, but to simply decorate the meal.
Not only are flowers edible, but they are also nutritious. Some people use flowers for medicinal
purposes, or in serums to treat or prevent colds. Each specific type of flower varies in its uses, but
most have more than one purpose.
Using flowers in your diet could be not only fun, but also beneficial to your health. To begin, you will
want to research particular types of flowers which you might like to try. Not many, but some flowers are
poisonous and could be harmful, so this research is key. Some flowers may not actually be harmful to
your body, but may taste bad, so you probably won’t want to use them. Some examples of common
edible flowers are as follows, along with some tips in using them: