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