Ipheion uniflorum

Family: Amaryllidaceae

What it is like

A tufted plant related to onions. It grows 30 cm tall. It has a broad bulb. 1-2 cm long. The leaves are narrow and flat. They are 10-35 cm long by 5-8 mm wide. The flowers stalk has one blue flower.

Also put in the family Liliaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, South America, Uruguay

How it is used for food

The leaves have a garlic smell.

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Beauderdia uniflora (Lindl.) Herter; Brodiaea uniflora (Lindl.) Engl.; Hookera uniflora (Lindl.) Kuntze; Ipeion uniflorum (Lindl.) Raf.; Leucocoryne uniflora (Lindl.) Greene; Milla bonaiensis Gilg. ex Baker; Milla conspicua (Baker) N. E. Br.; Milla uniflora (Lindl.) Graham; Tristagma uniflorum (Lindl.) Traub; Triteleia conspicua Baker; Triteleia uniflora Lindl.;