Allium blandum
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAllium blandum is a species of onion native to northern India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Nepal and the Xinjiang region of western China. It grows in the mountains at elevations of 3000–5000 m. Allium blandum produces an egg-shaped bulb up to 2 cm in diameter. Scape is round in cross-section, up to 30 cm tall. Leaves are narrow, flat, up to 20 cm long. Umbel is spherical with many red flowers.
Description
An onion herb. The bulbs usually occur singly. They are narrowly oval and 1.5-2 cm across. The leaves are narrow and 7-10 mm wide. They are flat.
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Edible Uses
The young leaves are eaten and have a spicy flavor.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are eaten. They are spicy.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in the Himalayas between 2,550-5,100 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Tajikistan, Tibet,
Also Known As
Dum
References (2)
- Badwar, R. R., & Fernandez, R. R., 2011, Edible Wild Plants of the Himachal Pradesh State by IHBT, Himalayas, Daya Publishing House,. Delhi, India
- Wild edible plants of Himachal Pradesh
