Dandelion Flower – The ubiquitous dandelion (Taxacum officinalis) is entirely edible. When picked small, and unopened, the flower buds have a surprising sweetness, reminiscent of honey.

Young greens are also tasty either raw or steamed.

Dandelion petals look very nice when scattered over pasta or rice.

While dandelions are rather easy to come by, make sure to harvest them only from organic gardens.

Avoid any grown near roads or picked from lawns where chemicals may be present.