Is it safe to eat the flower of the broccoli plant?
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Over time, if left in the garden or on the shelf, broccoli's familiar tight green head will loosen and eventually burst into a spray of bright yellow flowers. This natural process, called bolting, raises the question: is it safe to eat the flower of the broccoli plant, or is it a sign of spoilage?. The good news is that these yellow blossoms are perfectly safe and edible, offering a new dimension to a familiar vegetable.
