Electric daisy

Acm- is “a point;” -ella is “small;” oler- refers to the plant being a vegetable and -acea is a generic plant name ending(Borror, 1960). Family Characteristics — Plants in the Asteraceae family have…

Electric Daisy / Acmella oleracea / Edible Flowers

Developed by James Wong - Believe it or not, these pretty little daisy flowers have a big surprise - they taste like citrus with a jolt of electricity! Their fizzy electric buzz effect is like nothing you will have tasted before. Similar to popping candy, cloves, or a 9 volt battery, this unusual sensation is perfect for spicing up your cooking, bringing an unexpected zing to a dessert or sorbet, or adding a mouth-tingling twist to a glamorous cocktail. Stunning as bedding plants in any…

Giant daisy at Electric Daisy Carnival worldwide.

Plus some tips on how to care for each of them.

Photographer Robert Buelteman uses thousands of volts of electricity to create his photographs by zapping a little life and energy into already beautiful

Electric Daisy Carnival 2012

Electric Daisy in Container / Acmella oleracea