Purple gem ornamental onion
Allium cardiostemon
Family: Amaryllidaceae
What it is like
An onion herb. The flowers are purple.
Where it is found
It is a temperate and Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Caucasus, Europe, Iran, Middle East, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten raw. They are also cooked with vegetables.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Dag sarmisagi, Sirik
Synonyms
Allium atriphoeniceum Bomm.; Allium nabelekii Kamelin & Seisums; Allium trilophostemon Bomm.;