Thread-leaf chive
Allium anisopodium
Family: Amaryllidaceae
What it is like
An onion herb. It has a cluster of bulbs. The leaves are 1-2 mm wide. The fruit stalk is 30-50 cm long. It is covered with leaf sheaths at the base. The flowers are purple.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in Inner Mongolia. In north China it grows in pastures and sandy places from near sea level to 2,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Central Asia, China, Kazakhstan, Korea, Mongolia, Russia, Siberia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, bulb