Jambu
Allium stracheyii

Family: Amaryllidaceae

What it is like

An onion family plant. It is a herb which forms a bulb. The flowers can be pink, red or pale yellow.

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. It grows between 2500-4000 m altitude in Uttar Pradesh in India. It grows in cold arid regions.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal

How it is used for food

The leaves and bulbs are cooked as a vegetable. They are also dried and used as a seasoning. The flowers can be eaten raw or used as a garnish in salads.

The leaves are sold in markets. It is a cultivated food plant.

Edible parts

Flowers, leaves, root, bulb, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dunna, Jamboo, Jangali lasun, Januarygali, Jimbu, Pharan, Sekua, Van lahsun

Synonyms

Allium longistaminum Royle [Invalid];