Allium commutatum

Family: Amaryllidaceae

What it is like

An onion.

They have also been put in the family Alliaceae.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Balkans, Croatia, Europe, Italy, Mediterranean (country/location of origin), Sicily, South America

How it is used for food

The leaves and bulbs are eaten in salads and also roasted.

Edible parts

Leaves, bulb, stem

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Agghie selvagge, Aglio delle isole

Synonyms

Allium ampeloprasum subsp. bimetrale (Gand.) Hayek; Allium bimetrale Gand.; Allium pruinosum Candargy; Allium wildii Heldr.; and others