Arugula flowers are petite, four-petaled edible blossoms that appear when an arugula plant bolts (goes to seed). They offer a milder, slightly sweeter version of the plant's signature peppery and nutty leaf flavor. 

Key Characteristics & Culinary Use

• Appearance: Domesticated varieties (Eruca sativa) produce creamy white to light tan petals marked by distinct dark maroon or purple veining. Wild arugula varieties often produce small yellow flowers. 

• Flavor Profile: They carry a bright, spicy, and nutty taste with a sweet finish, making them much less intensely bitter than the late-stage leaves of a bolted plant. 

• How to Use: They make excellent garnishes for salads, soups, pasta dishes, and seafood. They can also be folded into soft cheeses, pressed onto focaccia before baking, or frozen into ice cubes for cocktails.