8 Flowers you can eat in Goa

1. MORINGA FLOWERS

These flowers are a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. They also contain calcium, potassium and iron, and are often consumed by the local populace.

2. MIMUSOPES

Locally known as ovala in Goa, mimusopes are in great demand in Goa. Interestingly, a dessert is prepared using these flowers.

3. IXORA

In Goa, ixora, locally known as pitculi, is an important medicinal plant, and its flowers are used in drinks and desserts.

4. HIBISCUS

The people of Goa refer to hibiscus as jaswand or dasan. This popular flower contains vitamins, and is used to prepare beverages.

5. AMERPHOPHALLUS (ELEPHANT FOOT YAM)

A few tribal communities of Goa consume these flowers in spite of their dreadful aroma!

6. JASMINE

Jasmine flowers are commonly used to adorn hair, as well as in cooking. Being edible, they are used to prepare sherbat, jasmine tea and desserts, while jasmine water is sometimes used to add flavour to biryani.

7. MUSA

'Musa', also known as keli locally, is used to prepare vegetables, cutlets, fritters etc. These flowers are also recommended for menstrual disorders in women.

8. CASSIA FISTULA

Locally known as bayo, these bright yellow flowers are consumed as vegetables.

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