Allium consanguineum
Family: Amaryllidaceae
What it is like
An onion family plant. The bulbs develop in clusters. There are 3-5 flat leaves. The flowers are golden-yellow.
There are about 300-700 Allium species. Most species of Allium are edible (Flora of China). All alliums are edible but they may not all be worth eating! They have also been put in the family Alliaceae.
Where it is found
It grows in the subalpine and alpine zones in NW India. It grows between 2,500-4,000 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Himalayas, India
How it is used for food
The leaves are used as a green vegetable. The dried leaves are used as a condiment. The bulb is eaten raw or cooked. It is used as a spice.
Edible parts
Leaves, bulbs, vegetable