English–Spanish-Latin Terms for Culinary Blooms
Edible flowers are used in culinary traditions worldwide for flavor, aroma, texture, and visual appeal. This glossary provides English and Spanish terminology for commonly used culinary blooms, including flavor notes and typical applications.
Culinary & Linguistic Notes
Many edible flowers have region-specific names in Spanish (e.g., flor de jamaica vs. hibisco).
In professional culinary Spanish, the structure “flor de + plant name” is common when clarifying usage.
Always confirm culinary-grade sourcing. Not all ornamental flowers are safe for consumption.
This trilingual glossary presents 100 edible flowers used in culinary applications. Each entry includes the English term, Spanish equivalent, botanical (Latin) name, flavor profile, and common culinary uses.
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A
Angelica – Angélica – Angelica archangelica
Flavor Profile: Herbal sweet.
Common Culinary Uses: Confections.
Anise Hyssop – Hisopo anisado – Agastache foeniculum
Flavor Profile: Sweet, anise-like.
Common Culinary Uses: Teas, syrups, desserts.
Apple Blossom – Flor de manzano – Malus domestica
Flavor Profile: Light floral.
Common Culinary Uses: Garnish.
Arugula Flower – Flor de rúcula – Eruca vesicaria
Flavor Profile: Peppery.
Common Culinary Uses: Salads.
Artichoke Flower – Flor de alcachofa – Cynara cardunculus
Flavor Profile: Vegetable-forward.
Common Culinary Uses: Steamed dishes.
B
Bachelor’s Button – Aciano – Centaurea cyanus
Flavor Profile: Mild.
Common Culinary Uses: Garnish.
Banana Blossom – Flor de plátano – Musa paradisiaca
Flavor Profile: Neutral vegetal.
Common Culinary Uses: Curries.
Basil Flowers – Flor de albahaca – Ocimum basilicum
Flavor Profile: Basil-forward.
Common Culinary Uses: Pasta, oils.
Bee Balm – Bergamota – Monarda didyma
Flavor Profile: Citrus-mint.
Common Culinary Uses: Teas.
Begonia – Begonia – Begonia cucullata
Flavor Profile: Tart.
Common Culinary Uses: Salads.
Borage – Borraja – Borago officinalis
Flavor Profile: Cucumber-like.
Common Culinary Uses: Cocktails.
Broccoli Flowers – Flor de brócoli – Brassica oleracea
Flavor Profile: Mild brassica.
Common Culinary Uses: Stir fry.
Butterfly Pea – Clitoria azul – Clitoria ternatea
Flavor Profile: Earthy.
Common Culinary Uses: Tea, colorant.
C
Calendula – Caléndula – Calendula officinalis
Flavor Profile: Peppery.
Common Culinary Uses: Rice dishes.
Caper Flower – Flor de alcaparra – Capparis spinosa
Flavor Profile: Briny.
Common Culinary Uses: Salads.
Chamomile – Manzanilla – Matricaria chamomilla
Flavor Profile: Apple-like.
Common Culinary Uses: Teas.
Chervil Flowers – Flor de perifollo – Anthriscus cerefolium
Flavor Profile: Mild anise.
Common Culinary Uses: Salads.
Chicory Flower – Flor de achicoria – Cichorium intybus
Flavor Profile: Bitter.
Common Culinary Uses: Garnish.
Chive Blossoms – Flor de cebollino – Allium schoenoprasum
Flavor Profile: Onion-like.
Common Culinary Uses: Herb butter.
Citrus Blossoms – Flor de cítrico – Citrus spp.
Flavor Profile: Sweet citrus.
Common Culinary Uses: Infusions.
Clover – Trébol – Trifolium pratense
Flavor Profile: Mildly sweet.
Common Culinary Uses: Teas.
Cocoa Flower – Flor de cacao – Theobroma cacao
Flavor Profile: Chocolate aroma.
Common Culinary Uses: Infusions.
Coffee Flower – Flor de café – Coffea arabica
Flavor Profile: Jasmine-like.
Common Culinary Uses: Tea infusions.
Coriander Flower – Flor de cilantro – Coriandrum sativum
Flavor Profile: Citrus-spice.
Common Culinary Uses: Garnish.
Cornflower – Aciano – Centaurea cyanus
Flavor Profile: Neutral.
Common Culinary Uses: Decoration.
Cotton Blossom – Flor de algodón – Gossypium hirsutum
Flavor Profile: Mild.
Common Culinary Uses: Regional dishes.
Cranberry Hibiscus – Hibisco rojo – Hibiscus acetosella
Flavor Profile: Tart.
Common Culinary Uses: Salads.
Cucumber Flower – Flor de pepino – Cucumis sativus
Flavor Profile: Fresh cucumber.
Common Culinary Uses: Salads.
Curry Leaf Flower – Flor de hoja de curry – Murraya koenigii
Flavor Profile: Subtle curry.
Common Culinary Uses: Indian cuisine.
D
Damask Rose – Rosa damascena – Rosa damascena
Flavor Profile: Intensely floral.
Common Culinary Uses: Syrups, desserts.
Damiana – Damiana – Turnera diffusa
Flavor Profile: Herbal, slightly sweet.
Common Culinary Uses: Teas, liqueurs.
Dandelion – Diente de león – Taraxacum officinale
Flavor Profile: Honey-like, slightly bitter.
Common Culinary Uses: Salads, fritters, wine.
Daylily – Lirio de día – Hemerocallis fulva
Flavor Profile: Sweet vegetal.
Common Culinary Uses: Stir fry, stuffing.
Dill Flowers – Flor de eneldo – Anethum graveolens
Flavor Profile: Dill-forward.
Common Culinary Uses: Pickling, seafood.
E
Echinacea – Equinácea – Echinacea purpurea
Flavor Profile: Mild herbal.
Common Culinary Uses: Teas.
Elderflower – Flor de saúco – Sambucus nigra
Flavor Profile: Muscat-like sweetness.
Common Culinary Uses: Cordials, syrups.
F
Fennel Flowers – Flor de hinojo – Foeniculum vulgare
Flavor Profile: Sweet anise.
Common Culinary Uses: Seafood, salads.
Fenugreek Flower – Flor de fenogreco – Trigonella foenum-graecum
Flavor Profile: Maple-like.
Common Culinary Uses: Savory dishes.
Fuchsia – Fucsia – Fuchsia magellanica
Flavor Profile: Tart.
Common Culinary Uses: Desserts.
G
Gardenia – Gardenia – Gardenia jasminoides
Flavor Profile: Strong floral aroma.
Common Culinary Uses: Tea scenting.
Garlic Blossoms – Flor de ajo – Allium sativum
Flavor Profile: Mild garlic.
Common Culinary Uses: Savory dishes.
Geranium (Scented) – Geranio aromático – Pelargonium graveolens
Flavor Profile: Rose-citrus.
Common Culinary Uses: Baking.
Gladiolus – Gladiolo – Gladiolus hortulanus
Flavor Profile: Mild.
Common Culinary Uses: Stuffed blossoms.
Goldenrod – Vara de oro – Solidago canadensis
Flavor Profile: Mild.
Common Culinary Uses: Teas.
Grapevine Flowers – Flor de vid – Vitis vinifera
Flavor Profile: Light floral.
Common Culinary Uses: Infusions.
H
Hibiscus – Flor de Jamaica – Hibiscus sabdariffa
Flavor Profile: Tart, cranberry-like.
Common Culinary Uses: Beverages, jams.
Hollyhock – Malvarrosa – Alcea rosea
Flavor Profile: Mild.
Common Culinary Uses: Garnish.
Honeysuckle – Madreselva – Lonicera japonica
Flavor Profile: Sweet nectar.
Common Culinary Uses: Syrups.
Hops Flowers – Flor de lúpulo – Humulus lupulus
Flavor Profile: Bitter.
Common Culinary Uses: Brewing.
Hyssop – Hisopo – Hyssopus officinalis
Flavor Profile: Minty-bitter.
Common Culinary Uses: Herbal dishes.
I
Impatiens – Alegría – Impatiens walleriana
Flavor Profile: Mild.
Common Culinary Uses: Garnish.
J
Jasmine – Jazmín – Jasminum officinale
Flavor Profile: Intensely floral.
Common Culinary Uses: Tea.
Johnny Jump Up – Pensamiento silvestre – Viola tricolor
Flavor Profile: Mild.
Common Culinary Uses: Decoration.
L
Lavender – Lavanda – Lavandula angustifolia
Flavor Profile: Floral.
Common Culinary Uses: Baking.
Lemon Balm Flowers – Flor de melisa – Melissa officinalis
Flavor Profile: Lemon-mint.
Common Culinary Uses: Teas.
Lemon Blossom – Flor de limón – Citrus limon
Flavor Profile: Sweet citrus.
Common Culinary Uses: Syrups.
Lilac – Lila – Syringa vulgaris
Flavor Profile: Perfumed.
Common Culinary Uses: Sugar infusions.
Linden – Tilo – Tilia cordata
Flavor Profile: Honeyed.
Common Culinary Uses: Tea.
Lotus Flower – Flor de loto – Nelumbo nucifera
Flavor Profile: Mild sweet.
Common Culinary Uses: Teas, plating.
M
Magnolia Petals – Pétalos de magnolia – Magnolia grandiflora
Flavor Profile: Ginger-like.
Common Culinary Uses: Pickled.
Marigold (French) – Clavelón – Tagetes patula
Flavor Profile: Citrusy.
Common Culinary Uses: Salads.
Mint Flowers – Flor de menta – Mentha spp.
Flavor Profile: Mint.
Common Culinary Uses: Drinks.
Moringa Flower – Flor de moringa – Moringa oleifera
Flavor Profile: Mild sweet.
Common Culinary Uses: Soups.
Mustard Flowers – Flor de mostaza – Brassica juncea
Flavor Profile: Spicy.
Common Culinary Uses: Salads.
N
Nasturtium – Capuchina – Tropaeolum majus
Flavor Profile: Peppery.
Common Culinary Uses: Stuffed, salads.
O
Oregano Flowers – Flor de orégano – Origanum vulgare
Flavor Profile: Herbal.
Common Culinary Uses: Savory dishes.
Orange Blossom – Flor de azahar – Citrus sinensis
Flavor Profile: Sweet floral.
Common Culinary Uses: Desserts.
P
Pansy – Pensamiento – Viola × wittrockiana
Flavor Profile: Mild.
Common Culinary Uses: Cakes.
Papaya Flower – Flor de papaya – Carica papaya
Flavor Profile: Slightly bitter.
Common Culinary Uses: Southeast Asian dishes.
Passionflower – Flor de la pasión – Passiflora incarnata
Flavor Profile: Mild herbal.
Common Culinary Uses: Teas.
Peach Blossom – Flor de durazno – Prunus persica
Flavor Profile: Light floral.
Common Culinary Uses: Garnish.
Pear Blossom – Flor de pera – Pyrus communis
Flavor Profile: Mild floral.
Common Culinary Uses: Decoration.
Pea Blossoms – Flor de guisante – Pisum sativum
Flavor Profile: Sweet pea.
Common Culinary Uses: Salads.
Pineapple Sage – Salvia piña – Salvia elegans
Flavor Profile: Fruity.
Common Culinary Uses: Cocktails.
Plum Blossom – Flor de ciruelo – Prunus domestica
Flavor Profile: Light floral.
Common Culinary Uses: Garnish.
Poppy – Amapola – Papaver rhoeas
Flavor Profile: Mild.
Common Culinary Uses: Syrups.
Primrose – Primavera – Primula vulgaris
Flavor Profile: Mild sweet.
Common Culinary Uses: Candied flowers.
R
Radish Flowers – Flor de rábano – Raphanus sativus
Flavor Profile: Peppery.
Common Culinary Uses: Salads.
Redbud – Árbol del amor – Cercis canadensis
Flavor Profile: Mild.
Common Culinary Uses: Fritters.
Rosemary Flowers – Flor de romero – Salvia rosmarinus
Flavor Profile: Herbal.
Common Culinary Uses: Roasts.
Rose – Rosa – Rosa spp.
Flavor Profile: Sweet floral.
Common Culinary Uses: Syrups, jams.
S
Safflower – Cártamo – Carthamus tinctorius
Flavor Profile: Mild.
Common Culinary Uses: Colorant.
Sage Flowers – Flor de salvia – Salvia officinalis
Flavor Profile: Earthy.
Common Culinary Uses: Savory dishes.
Scarlet Runner Bean – Flor de frijol corredor – Phaseolus coccineus
Flavor Profile: Bean-like.
Common Culinary Uses: Stuffed blossoms.
Snapdragon – Boca de dragón – Antirrhinum majus
Flavor Profile: Mild bitter.
Common Culinary Uses: Garnish.
Squash Blossom – Flor de calabaza – Cucurbita pepo
Flavor Profile: Delicate.
Common Culinary Uses: Stuffed, fried.
Squash Flower (Male) – Flor masculina de calabaza – Cucurbita pepo
Flavor Profile: Delicate vegetal.
Common Culinary Uses: Stuffed, fried.
Starflower – Borraja estrella – Borago officinalis
Flavor Profile: Cucumber-like.
Common Culinary Uses: Drinks.
Sunflower Petals – Pétalos de girasol – Helianthus annuus
Flavor Profile: Nutty.
Common Culinary Uses: Salads.
Sweet Alyssum – Aliso dulce – Lobularia maritima
Flavor Profile: Honey-like.
Common Culinary Uses: Garnish.
Sweet Woodruff – Asperilla – Galium odoratum
Flavor Profile: Vanilla-hay.
Common Culinary Uses: Syrups.
T
Thyme Flowers – Flor de tomillo – Thymus vulgaris
Flavor Profile: Herbal.
Common Culinary Uses: Roasts.
Tulip – Tulipán – Tulipa gesneriana
Flavor Profile: Crisp.
Common Culinary Uses: Stuffed petals.
V
Verbena – Verbena – Verbena officinalis
Flavor Profile: Lemon-herbal.
Common Culinary Uses: Teas.
Viola – Violeta – Viola odorata
Flavor Profile: Sweet floral.
Common Culinary Uses: Candied.
W
Watercress Flowers – Flor de berro – Nasturtium officinale
Flavor Profile: Peppery.
Common Culinary Uses: Salads.
Wild Bergamot – Bergamota silvestre – Monarda fistulosa
Flavor Profile: Oregano-mint.
Common Culinary Uses: Savory dishes.
Y
Yucca Flower – Flor de yuca – Yucca filamentosa
Flavor Profile: Mild.
Common Culinary Uses: Sautéed.
Z
Zucchini Blossom – Flor de calabacín – Cucurbita pepo
Flavor Profile: Delicate.
Common Culinary Uses: Stuffed, fried.
Frequently Asked Questions
What flowers are edible?
Many flowers are edible, including lavender, hibiscus, rose, and nasturtium. Always verify identification before consumption.
Are all flowers safe to eat?
No, some flowers are toxic. Only consume flowers that are known to be edible and properly identified.
What are edible flowers used for?
Edible flowers are used in teas, desserts, salads, cocktails, and as garnishes.
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