I received a bunch of 'flowers' this morning from my Syrian refugee friend. In Italian they are called 'i fiori di zucca' in Greek 'Anthus' and in English pumpkin flowers. They are sold at the grocers but one must go early in the morning to be lucky to find them as they are very popular and sell out quickly. I know the Italians fill them with mozzarella, anchovies and capers then dip them in batter and then fry them. They are seasonal flowers and they have been used, for as long as I remember, to produce vegan dishes so carrots, courgettes, mint, rice and ripe tomatoes are used. Everything that should grow in a Cypriot garden except the rice!