Allium hookeri var. muliense
Family: Amaryllidaceae
What it is like
An onion.
They have also been put in the family Alliaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on the edges of forests and in moist places between 2,800-4,200 m above sea level. It grows in Sichuan and Yunnan in China.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, Tibet
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked in stir fry dishes and added to soups.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Rijiucai