Allium nipponicum
Family: Amaryllidaceae
What it is like
An onion family herb.
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 is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan
How it is used for food
The bulbs and leaves are used in salads.
Edible parts
Leaves, bulbs