In January, we showed you what some of your favorite foods look like growing in their natural habitats. Now, as winter melts into spring, we’re looking at some of the most floral-tastic versions of common fruits and vegetables. Did you know that onions, lemons, and soybeans are all flowering plants? In addition to the familiar cherry blossoms and plum blossoms of the world, here are some surprising foods that sprout beautiful blooms fit for any bouquet.
Plum Photo: Toshihiro Gamo
Strawberry Photo: Antoinette van de Rieth
Onion Photo: fullswing
Eggplant Photo: Eric Allix Rogers
Apple Photo: Sharolk
Olive Photo: Miltos Gikas
Turnip Photo: TANAKA Juuyoh (????)
Orange Photo: Laura Favrow
Papaya Photo: Elizabeth Donoghue
Blackberry Photo: Lize
Carrot Photo: Shihmei Barger ???
Sweet potato Photo: Edward Peters
Pear Photo: Sang You
Peach Photo: [email protected]
Soybean Photo: Kyle Spradley
Potato Photo: Anita
Lemon Photo: Vicki DeLoach
Leek Photo: DncnH
Apricot Photo: Tim Wang