Ornithogalum pyramidale

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

A bulb plant.

Also put in the family Liliaceae and Hyacinthaceae.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Italy, Mediterranean

How it is used for food

The bulbs are roasted, boiled or pickled and eaten with goat meat.

Edible parts

Bulbs

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Lampascione bianco

Synonyms

Loncomelos pyramidale (L.) Raf.; and others