Cornflowers can be used in teas and refreshing drinks.
Edible Flower
Europe.
Cornflowers are very common in paintings. One of the more famous paintings in which the cornflower most appears is Vincent van Gogh's landscape painting Wheat Field with Cornflowers, created in July 1890.
Cornflowers have a sweet taste, with some notes of cucumber.
Classic use example
Cornflowers can be used in teas and refreshing drinks.
Cornflowers can be eaten raw and are used as a garnish in soups, desserts, and even savory dishes.
Infusions & Teas
Salads
Desserts
●Harvest the fully opened flowers.
●When the plants are too tall, cut them above the nodes. Keep the 2/3 of the plant height.
● Remove yellow and dead leaves.