Allium ruhmerianum
Family: Amaryllidaceae
What it is like
An onion family plant.
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 Mediterranean plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, North Africa
How it is used for food
The bulb is eaten raw or cooked. The leaves are eaten raw or cooked. The flowers are used to garnish salads.
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves, root, bulb
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds or division of the clump.