Prairie onion, Glade onion
Allium stellatum
Family: Amaryllidaceae
What it is like
An onion family plant. It is a bulb plant. It grows 45 cm tall and spreads 2.5-5 cm wide. The leaves are flat. There are 2-6 leaves on each bulb. The flower are star shaped.
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
In Canada it grows in rocky prairies and in limestone rich areas. It suits hardiness zones 5-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The bulbs are eaten. The flowers can be eaten raw or used as a garnish on salads.
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves, root, bulb