By Mary H. Dyer, Master Naturalist and Master Gardener If you’ve ever considered popping a flower bulb into your mouth, don’t! Although there are types of flower bulbs you can eat, always, always, always check with a professional first. Your local cooperative extension office is a good place to start. The exception, of course, are edible flower bulbs such as onions, garlic and leeks. These plants in the allium family are safe to eat, and if the plants are allowed to bloom, the flowers are quite eye-catching. Can You Eat Flower Bulbs? One of the more common questions we hear is “Are bulbs edible?” When it comes to flowering bulbs, there are indeed a few that may be eaten. Here are some of the types of flower bulbs you can eat – but only if approved by someone knowledgeable in this practice: Grape hyacinth – Some sources indicate that grape hyacinth
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