Scabiosa Flower Edible. They have a flattened open shape that makes them attractive to hoverflies bees and butterflies in search of nectar. The options for use in cooking are limited only by your imagination.
They can also be used in stuffing stir-fry added to drinks frozen in ice cubes used in jams jellies and desserts. They also make good cut flowers. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by Insects.
These 2-3 wide seed heads are perfect for everlasting flower arrangements and make an interesting display in the garden.
In that time the plant was known by the name herba scabiosa meaning scab plant. Description of the plant. Magnolia The young flowers can be pickled or used fresh in salads. Dipsacaceae Teasel Family Edible parts of Scabiosa fischeri.