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Borago Officinalis, or Starflower is a mid-sized herb with 5-pointed bright blue flowers. It is native to much of Europe. The leaves are edible and taste like cucumber, while the flowers are often dri (media.kbin.social)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've actually tasted some of these flowers on cupcakes before. I definitely could taste some kind of cucumber-like flavor, but it was slightly different.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Yeah the cucumber taste is why people tend to use a more neutrally flavored flower for edible decor. Although, there are some dessert flavors that I think go really well with it, like blueberry. The color is the major draw though. They really are beautiful.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I want to order some of these now. Its so nice to decorate with colorful flowers. Its so fun to say you ate a flower as well.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Right! You should totally go for it! They're a really colorful addition to a plate.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I should. I'll post it if I actually end up doing it.