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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.


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