Flowers have formed a huge part of our diet for centuries. The Romans used to use violets and roses in a lot of their recipes alongside lavender in their sauces. A lot of people assume edible flowers are hard to come by and mostly only used by chefs in fancy restaurants, however, you’d be surprised to hear that a lot of edible flowers can be found in your very own garden. However, it’s important not to mistake them with non-edible flowers so make sure your 100% certain they're edible before consuming.

Check out these 10 common edible flowers!

1. Cornflower - A sweet but spicy flavour similar to clove.

2. Hibiscus - Fantastic in fruit salads or in tea to add a citrus tang.

3. Dahlia - People often compare the flavour to chestnuts, spicy apples and even carrots!

4. Honeysuckle - Great in puddings and in tea.

5. Magnolia - Fresh flavour, great in summer salads!

6. Nasturtium - A lot of people compare the taste to watercress with a slight peppery tang.

7. Pansy - Mild and fresh, an impressive garnish adding colour to cocktails, salads and puddings.

8. Rose - Delicious in drinks, jams and jellies, and for adding fragrance to your flavour.

9. Scented Geraniums - Citrusy taste with a nutmeg kick.

10. Cape Jasmine - A beautiful fragrant addition to baking and drinks.