Nosyante
Allium fasciculatum
Family: Amaryllidaceae
What it is like
An onion family plant. It can have one or more bulbs. The roots form short thick tubers. The leaves are narrow and 2-5 mm wide. The stalk is 15-40 cm tall. The flowering head is round.
They have also been put in the family Alliaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on dry sandy slopes between 2,200-5,400 m above sea level in southern China In Sichuan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Northeastern India, Sikkim, Tibet
How it is used for food
The whole plant is used for seasoning.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Da la bu, Faran, Gokpa, Gu di, Lasune saag, Lhun gok, Lin, Ri gok, Ri guo, Ruk kar, Rung kar