Broadleaf wild leek
Allium atroviolaceum
Family: Amaryllidaceae
What it is like
An onion herb.
They have also been put in the family Alliaceae.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Armenia, Australia, Caucasus, Central Asia, Cyprus, Europe, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Mediterranean, Tajikistan, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten raw in salads. The bulbs are boiled or roasted.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Leaves, bulbs
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Karmrasohuk, Mezei fokhagyma, Silim soğanı