Category: Edible herbs

For those wondering, 'Can I eat hummingbird mint?', the answer is often yes, as many *Agastache* species, a genus in the mint family, have a long history of edible and medicinal use by Indigenous peoples in North America. The plant's fragrant leaves and flowers offer a variety of culinary applications, though proper identification is essential.

While the beautiful star-shaped flowers of borage are a familiar sight in many gardens, its culinary use requires careful consideration due to the bristly hairs and presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. So, can borage be eaten raw? The answer is yes, but only certain parts and with important precautions.