Ethiopean onion
Allium spathaceum
Family: Amaryllidaceae
What it is like
An onion herb. It forms bulbs and grows 40 cm tall. The leaves are narrow and have hairs along the edge. There are only a few flowers in a head.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Bulbs, leaves, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Allium subhirsutum var. spathaceum (Steud. ex A.Rich.) Regel; Allium subhirsutum subsp. spathaceum (Steud. ex A.Rich.) Duyfjes;