The world is full of wonderful plants that don’t only look great—they taste fantastic too. Here are 5 beautifully delicious plants from around the world to seek out on your travels.
Honeysuckle
This delightful plant can be found chiefly in China, although these days it has been exported to many parts of the world. Honeysuckle has a sweet fragrant aroma, is wonderful in a cocktail, and makes excellent honeysuckle flavored sorbet. What a treat!
Hibiscus
This beautifully vibrant flower is most commonly found in the Caribbean and South East Asia. In addition to a bunch of medicinal properties, it is often drunk as a delicious tea, or mixed with herbs and spices to make sorrel in Jamaica.
Cornflower
Excellent in salads, on pizzas or pasta dishes—this beautiful flower is native to Europe. Traditionally used as a symbol of love, it can be a really nice aesthetic addition to a meal.
Nasturtium
Found in South and Central America, this gorgeous orange flower has a peppery taste that makes it a beautiful seasoning. Just toss a few petals over your steak, in your salad, or over your fries—and you’ll have yourself a hearty meal!
Starflower
Found across Syria and the Mediterranean, the sweet starflower is thought have medicinal properties, such as regulating the metabolism. It can be used as sweet stuffing in ravioli, in soups or sweet deserts.