21.   The cherry blossoms are a symbol of the annual rebirth of life following winter.

22.   The magnolia blossoms are not alone.

23.   The many-petaled blossoms are small, round in bud and flattish after they open.

24.   The velvety, fingerlike freckled blossoms are less toxic but definitely out as edible flowers.

25.   Their ethereally fragrant blossoms were gone, plucked and strung together with needle and thread and packed off to Honolulu.

26.   Tidal Basin blossoms are safe.

27.   Tidal Basin blossoms are now safer.

28.   While the most stunning finding is the diversity of species, there are particular blossoms whose stories have surprised biologists.

29.   Yucca blossoms are edible raw, or may be boiled and served as a vegetable.

30.   Zucchini blossoms are the fragile precursor to the fruit on a zucchini plant.