Zucchini Blossom = Great Day In The Garden: Napa Photo Of The Day

NAPA VALLEY, CA — Patch reader Ed McGowan sent in this photo taken June 3 of a zucchini blossom. He titled it, "Great day in the garden!"

The edible flower of the zucchini plant, zucchini blossoms are bright yellow in color with striations of white and green and are tasty whether eaten raw or cooked, according to TheSpruceEats.com.

Thanks so much for sharing, Ed.

It's Your Shot: Pictures You Take and We Share

Have you got the next incredible photo? If you have an awesome photo of nature, breathtaking scenery, kids caught being kids, a pet doing something funny or something unusual you happen to catch, we'd love to feature it on Patch. We're looking for high-resolution images that reflect the beauty that is Napa Valley and the North Bay, and that show off your unique talents.

So, bring 'em on. No selfies. Not here.

Send your photos to maggie.fusek@patch.com. In your email, please be sure to include information about when and where the shot was taken and any other details about what was going on.