Persian Onion (Allium aflatunense)

Family: Alliaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Bloom Color: Purple. Main Bloom Time: Early summer, Late spring. Form: Upright or erect.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Bulb - raw or cooked. The bulb varies greatly in size, from 2 - 6cm. Leaves - raw or cooked. Flowers - raw. Used as a garnish on salads. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; The bulb varies greatly in size, from 2 - 6cm.; Leaves - raw or cooked.; Used as a garnish on salads.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)