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Israel wild onion
Allium aschersonianum

Family: Amaryllidaceae


What it is like

A herb. It has bulbs.

They have also been put in the family Alliaceae.


Where it is found

It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Sinai, Syria


How it is used for food

The stems can be eaten raw. The bulbs can be eaten raw.

Edible parts

Bulb, stems


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Ga'abal

Synonyms