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Allium tuncelianum

Family: Amaryllidaceae


What it is like

An onion herb.

It is an at risk species.


Where it is found

It is a temperate and Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Turkey, Türkiye


How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten fresh and also used as a spice or flavouring.

It has been common in markets in Turkey.

Edible parts

Leaves, bulb


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Dag sarimsagi, Sirik, Sirmok

Synonyms

Allium macrochaetum subsp. tuncelianum Kollman;