Luxurious starflowers are offered in an array of colors, according to Thewlis, who says that the edible five-petal florets ...

such as cucumber and watermelon, also have edible blossoms as well. If you're looking to use cucurbit blossoms in salads or on fruit plates, go for the smaller flowers, such as those of cucumbers.

Simply use a basic cucumber party sandwich recipe and garnish ... by garnishing it with fresh violets. The leaves and flowers are edible, and foraging for the younger flowers will result in ...

The flowers are easy to tell apart - the female flower has a swelling beneath it that will become a cucumber. Alternatively, choose all female flower varieties. Cucumbers must be kept moist ...