Property News · June 18, 2017

Tasty or toxic? Beware of the trend for edible flowers


Watch out for Instagrammed images of cakes decorated with pretty narcissi, whose crystals can cause painful soresI am such a sucker for a glossy Instagram foodie picture, I really am. Whether it’s marvelling at avocados sliced into intricate, swirling fans (how does anyone have the patience?) or the “unicorn” smoothies in churned up shades of lurid pink and blue (an instant nostalgia flashback to 1980s cartoons), I find each and every bonkers food fad endlessly fascinating. However, as a botanist, one recent #instatrend is causing me concern: the growing obsession with “edible” flowers that aren’t actually edible.Narcissi can cause rashes on your arms and hands. Just imagine the consequences on your guts! Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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