Can You Identify These Edible Flowers From Just One Image?

By: Jacqueline Samaroo
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Can You Identify These Edible Flowers From Just One Image?
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About This Quiz

This floral quiz is full of flowers and foliage!

Plant life is essential to us as humans. In fact, whether directly or indirectly, we all in some way end up getting virtually all of our energy from plants (which in turn get their energy from the sun), since the animals that we eat get their energy from plants in some way or the other. 

Throughout all of human history, plants have been a source of sustenance. Even long before the advent of farming, early humans still gathered plant materials to eat. However, we have always had to make sure that we take care to eat plant materials that are safe since so many of them can make us sick or even kill us. 

While everyone knows about the wide array of fruits and vegetables that are edible, not many people are aware of the fact that countless flowers are actually tasty (and good for you!) as well. In this quiz we've gathered together a handful of some often most notable edible flowers; do you think that you can identify them all? Who knows, maybe you have a few of them in your garden! Let's jump right in and see if you can name them all correctly.

Lavender
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This is a picture of which aromatic flower?
Lavender
Starflower
Chicory
Cornflower
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The lavender plant is also known by the scientific name Lavandula (which encompasses 47 different species) and it notably has edible flowers. The flower has several culinary applications; whether decorative or to add flavor.

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Sunflower
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Which boldly colored flower is showcased in this picture?
Arugula
Chives
Sunflower
Rosemary
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Also known by its scientific name Helianthus annuus, the sunflower plant is notable for having edible flowers. While the seeds are the best-known part of the plant when it comes to nutritional value, the petals themselves are also edible.

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Daylily
Jakraphan Inchukul/Moment/Getty Images
This is a captivating image of which flower?
Marigold
Common daisy
Geranium
Daylily
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Wrong Answer

The daylily plant is also known by the scientific name Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus and it also notably has edible flowers. These flowers are used in several Chinese dishes; including moo shu pork and Buddha's delight.

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Bergamot
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Which breathtaking edible flower is showcased in this photo?
Common violet
Sacred earflower
Bergamot
Chinese hibiscus
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Also known by its scientific name Monarda didyma, the bergamot plant is notable for having edible flowers. Several parts of the plant were used by Native Americans for medicinal and culinary purposes, with the plant even being able to treat skin infections.

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Common sage  Flowers
H. Zell via Wiki Commons
Do you know the name of the eye-catching flower in this photo?
Woodruff
Common sage
Marshmallow plant
Chrysanthemum
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The common sage plant is also known by the scientific name Salvia officinalis and it also notably has edible flowers. It especially has historical importance in Britain, where it is considered to be one of the country’s most important herbs (alongside thyme, rosemary, and parsley).

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Japanese honeysuckle
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Which exquisite edible flower is shown here?
Cornflower
Linden
Chamomile
Japanese honeysuckle
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Also known by its scientific name Lonicera japonica, the Japanese honeysuckle plant is notable for having edible flowers. The flowers are praised for their sweet taste and animals like rabbits, hummingbirds, and deer also love them.

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French marigold
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Can you identify this sophisticated flower?
Rosemary
French marigold
Common dandelion
Woodruff
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The French marigold plant is also known by the scientific name Tagetes patula and it also notably has edible flowers. It is primarily used in the Caucasus and also in parts of the Indian subcontinent.

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Thyme
Laszlo Podor/Moment/Getty Images
What is the name of the expressive edible flower in this photo?
Thyme
Geranium
Pineapple sage
Common violet
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Also known by its scientific name Thymus, the thyme plant is notable for having edible flowers. It is by far one of the most iconic and commonly used culinary herbs in the world.

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Rose
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Can you identify the unforgettable flower in this image?
Chinese hibiscus
Rose
Red clover
Marigold
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The rose plant is also known by the scientific name Rosa (a genus of several distinct plants) and it also notably has edible flowers. The petals and buds are used to add flavor to food or make teas, and candied rose petals are also eaten in some cultures.

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Okra
Tom Brakefield/Stockbyte/Gettty Images
Which hearty edible flower is in this picture?
Chamomile
Chrysanthemum
Hibiscus
Okra
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Wrong Answer

Also known by its scientific name Abelmoschus esculentus, the okra plant is notable for having edible flowers. While the green seed pods are the primary source of food from the plant, the mature flowers also do have minor culinary uses as well.

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Lilac
Diana Haronis/Moment/Getty Images
Do you know the name of the treasured flower in this picture?
Lavender
Lilac
Basil
Starflower
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The lilac plant is also known by the scientific name Syringa vulgaris and it also notably has edible flowers. While the plant has some culinary use, it is primarily viewed as an ornamental plant.

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American elderberry
Rison Thumboor via Wiki Commons
Which enchanting edible flower is in this photo?
American elderberry
Sunflower
Asparagus
Red clover
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Also known by its scientific name Sambucus canadensis, the American elderberry plant is notable for having edible flowers. Only the flower and the berries are edible; other parts of the plant (like the stems, roots, and leaves) are actually toxic.

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Signet marigold
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Can you identify the ravishing flower in this picture?
Carnation
Rose
Signet marigold
Common dandelion
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The signet marigold plant is also known by the scientific name Tagetes tenuifolia and it also notably has edible flowers. The main purpose of the flowers is to be used as a garnish.

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Tulip
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Which simple yet striking flower is in this image?
Bergamot
Tulip
Indian cress
Pineapple sage
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Also known by its scientific name Tulipa, the tulip plant is notable for having edible flowers. The tulip is one of the most widely cultivated flowers, with the Netherlands alone producing approximately 3 million bulbs each year.

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Fennel
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Do you know the name of the blossoming flower in this image?
Linden
Common sage
Fennel
Common daisy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The fennel plant is also known by the scientific name Foeniculum vulgare and it also notably has edible flowers. In addition to the flowers, the seeds and foliage also have culinary uses.

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Moth orchid
Michael Lang via Wiki Commons
Can you identify the visually stimulating flower in this photo?
Japanese honeysuckle
Lilac
Carnation
Moth orchid
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Also known by its scientific name Phalaenopsis, the moth orchid plant has edible flowers. It is one of the most popular orchids and is native to the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, China, and parts of Australia.

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Indian cress
Jacky Parker Photography/Moment/Getty Images
What is the name of the traditional edible flower in this image?
French marigold
Tulip
Indian cress
Sacred earflower
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Indian cress plant is also known by the scientific name Tropaeolum majus and it has edible flowers. It is primarily used in salads and stir fry.

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Carnation
Helaine Weide/Moment/Getty Images
Do you know the name of this expressive flower?
Carnation
Thyme
Signet marigold
Moth orchid
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Also known by its scientific name Dianthus, the carnation plant is notable for having edible flowers. They are added to salads or more frequently seen as a cake decoration.

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Asparagus
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What is the name of the fragrant flower in this picture?
Daylily
American elderberry
Chives
Asparagus
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The asparagus plant is also known by the scientific name Asparagus officinalis and it has edible flowers. Asparagus is also notable for its historic medicinal uses, primarily due to its diuretic properties.

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Basil
Cherdchanok Treevanchai/Moment/Getty Images
Which petite edible flower is showcased here?
Basil
Okra
Fennel
Chicory
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Also known by its scientific name Ocimum basilicum, the basil plant is notable for having edible flowers. While the leaves are more popular in the culinary world, the flower buds are also sought after for their subtler flavor.

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Chicory
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Can you correctly name this sensational edible flower?
Japanese honeysuckle
Cornflower
Basil
Chicory
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The chicory plant is also known by the scientific name Cichorium intybus and it has edible flowers. Chicory has countless nicknames; including coffeeweed, horseweed, blue daisy, ragged sailors, and blue dandelion.

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Chives
Jasenka Arbanas/Moment/Getty Images
Which grandiose flower is showcased in this image?
French marigold
Chives
Rosemary
Asparagus
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Also known by its scientific name Allium schoenoprasum, the chives plant is notable for having edible flowers. It is a close relative of the shallot, garlic, leek, Chinese onion, and scallion.

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Common daisy
David Crespo/Moment/Getty Images
This is a photo of which simplistic yet majestic flower?
Thyme
Geranium
Rose
Common daisy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The common daisy plant is also known by the scientific name Bellis perennis and it also notably has edible flowers. Petals and flower buds can actually be eaten raw and are used in soups, sandwiches and salads.

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Marshmallow plant
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Do you recognize this silky edible flower?
Marshmallow plant
Okra
Chrysanthemum
Moth orchid
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The marshmallow plant is also known by the scientific name Althaea officinalis and it also notably has edible flowers. The flowers can be eaten raw but they are oftentimes boiled or fried.

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Linden
Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada via Wiki Commons
This is a picture of which cute and petite flower?
Lavender
Chamomile
Linden
Fennel
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Also known by its scientific name Tilia, the linden plant is notable for having edible flowers. In its entirety the tree is extremely useful; serving a source of timber, having edible leaves and flowers, and also being important to herbalism.

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Pineapple sage
John E. Kelly/Photodisc/Getty Images
Which sweetly named flower is showcased in this picture?
Sunflower
Arugula
Pineapple sage
Tulip
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The pineapple sage plant is also known by the scientific name Salvia elegans and it also notably has edible flowers. Both the leaves and lowers can be eaten and they can treat high blood pressure and anxiety.

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Common dandelion
Charles J Sharp via Wiki Commons
This is an image of which charming edible flower?
Marshmallow plant
Common dandelion
Marigold
Signet marigold
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Also known by its scientific name Taraxacum officinale, the common dandelion plant is notable for having edible flowers. While the greens are what many people primarily use in the culinary world, the flowers can be eaten, and they are often used to make dandelion flower jam and dandelion-flavored wine.

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Red clover
Ali Majdfar/Moment/Getty Images
Which colorful flower is showcased in this photo?
Red clover
Bergamot
Woodruff
American elderberry
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The red clover plant is also known by the scientific name Trifolium pratense and it also notably has edible flowers. It can be used to make herbal tea and is particularly important in traditional Indian medicine.

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Starflower
masahiro Makino/Moment/Getty Images
Do you know the name of the celestial flower in this photo?
Lilac
Common violet
Starflower
Common sage
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Also known by its scientific name Borago officinalis, the starflower plant is notable for having edible flowers. However, the plant is often grown for the edible leaves or for the oil that can be extracted from its seeds.

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Arugula
Eric via Wiki Commons
Which petite and simple edible flower is shown here?
Basil
Arugula
Pineapple sage
Okra
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The arugula plant is also known by the scientific name Eruca sativa and it also notably has edible flowers. It is used extensively in Italy, where it is often seen being added to pizzas near the end of baking or to pasta dishes.

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Marigold
Veena Nair/Moment/Getty Images
What is the name of the richly colored flower in this photo?
Asparagus
Red clover
Daylily
Marigold
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Also known by its scientific name Calendula officinalis, the marigold plant is notable for having edible flowers. The leaves are also technically edible, but they are not considered to be palatable.

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Common violet
Wiki Commons
Can you identify the sweet smelling flower in this image?
Rose
Starflower
Common violet
Thyme
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The common violet plant is also known by the scientific name Viola odorata and it also notably has edible flowers. However, the most common historical use of the flower is the production of fragrances and perfumes.

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Woodruff
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Which contemporary ornamental flower is in this picture?
Indian cress
Common dandelion
French marigold
Woodruff
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Also known by its scientific name Galium odoratum, the woodruff plant is notable for having edible flowers. The flower is most often seen being used in potpourri.

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Chamomile
Tais Policanti/Moment/Getty Images
Do you know the name of the medicinal edible flower in this picture?
Moth orchid
Chamomile
Linden
Japanese honeysuckle
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The chamomile plant is also known by the scientific name Matricaria chamomilla and it also notably has edible flowers. It is used in traditional medicine as a sleep aid or to treat irritable bowel syndrome.

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Chrysanthemum
Daqiao Photography/Moment/Getty Images
Which complexly named flower is in this photo?
Fennel
Carnation
Common sage
Chrysanthemum
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Also known by its scientific name Chrysanthemum morifolium, the chrysanthemum plant is notable for having edible flowers. It can be used to make tea and add flavor to rice wine.

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Chinese hibiscus
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Can you identify the aptly named edible flower in this picture?
Chinese hibiscus
Tulip
Sacred earflower
Bergamot
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Chinese hibiscus plant is also known by the scientific name Hibiscus rosa-sinensis and it also notably has edible flowers. In addition to their medicinal uses in traditional Chinese medicine, it is also used in salads in the Pacific Islands.

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Geranium
Rosmarie Wirz/Moment/Getty Images
Which pretty and useful flower is in this image?
Marshmallow plant
Signet marigold
Geranium
Common daisy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Also known by its scientific name Pelargonium, the geranium plant is notable for having edible flowers. While the flower has some uses in herbal medicine, it is far more popularly used for ornamental purposes.

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Rosemary
Jose A. Bernat Bacete/Moment/Getty Images
Can you identify this flavorful and filling flower?
Rosemary
Chives
American elderberry
Sunflower
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The rosemary plant is also known by the scientific name Rosmarinus officinalis and it also notably has edible flowers. However, in the culinary world, the leaves are more widely used – flavoring certain foods and also in stuffing for meats.

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Cornflower
Lisa Schaetzle/Moment/Getty Images
What is the name of the vibrantly colored flower in this image?
Lilac
Chicory
Cornflower
Lavender
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Also known by its scientific name Centaurea cyanus, the cornflower plant is notable for having edible flowers. These flowers are often just used to add variety to salads or decorate other foods.

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