I bloom in bright bouquets given on Valentine's Day, but my homophone is a powdery white ingredient used to bake bread and cakes. What am I?
A flower
This riddle plays on the homophones 'flower' and 'flour.' The word 'flower' describes the colorful blossoms gifted to loved ones on Valentine's Day, while 'flour' is the ground grain used in baking.
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