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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


How it is grown


Its other names

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