Allium kunthianum

Family: Amaryllidaceae

What it is like

An onion family herb. It is compact and has a bulb. It grows 15-25 cm tall. The flowers are pale pink with purple midveins. The bulbs are oval and have a brown tunic.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Caucasus, Europe, Georgia, Iran, Middle East, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Bulb

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Allium kunthianum var. grandiflorum Grossh.; Allium lepidum Kunth; and others