Allium callimischon
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Autumn flowered onion
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAllium callimischon is a plant species native to southwestern Turkey and to southern Greece (including Peloponnese and the Island of Crete). It is grown in other countries as an ornamental because of its attractive flowers. Allium callimischon is a perennial herb up to 30 cm tall. It has small bulbs and thread-like leaves. Flowers are borne in an umbel, white with thin purple midveins on the tepals.
Description
An onion herb. It grows 30 cm tall. It has small bulbs. The leaves are narrow.
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Edible Uses
The bulbs are eaten.
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Albania, Europe, Greece, Mediterranean, Turkey, Türkiye,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Brevard County Edible Acres
