Fragrant onion
Allium suaveolens

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 temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Albania, Europe, Slovenia

How it is used for food

The flowers can be eaten raw or used as a garnish in salads.

Edible parts

Flowers, leaves, root, bulb

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dišeči luk

Synonyms

Allium appendiculatum Ramond ex Pers.; Allium serotinum Lapeyr.; Allium suaveolens subsp. serotinum (Lapeyr.) Nyman; and others