as in eating
suitable for use as food
edible plant products
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These edible aphrodisiacs not only tantalize the taste buds but also set the stage for a romantic evening.
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Created with Little River Cooperative’s help, the beds of greens, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers are used in several dishes.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
And don’t forget nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus), whose flowers and leaves are edible and whose giant seeds are great for kids to plant.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025
But as the sustainability and alternative protein sources gained more popularity across the world, demand for edible insects is on a growth trajectory.
—Oyku Ilgar, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Created with Little River Cooperative’s help, the beds of greens, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers are used in several dishes.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
And don’t forget nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus), whose flowers and leaves are edible and whose giant seeds are great for kids to plant.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025
But as the sustainability and alternative protein sources gained more popularity across the world, demand for edible insects is on a growth trajectory.
—Oyku Ilgar, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Edible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edible. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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