Margaret Lauterbach wrote: > I don't know whether the > flower type of Nigella is edible or not. Nigella sativa...Its the seed that its grown for,not the flower..Akin to cumin in flavor.Its Indian name is Kalaunji..aka black cumin,black caraway,etc. Nigella damascena-Love-in -a-mist are also used but more in the Medit.region..Good thing you pointed that out Margaret as its critical to know what is known to be safe before ever utilizing flowers or other plant parts for consumpsion.Connie