Akaka Wild Onion (Allium akaka)

Family: Alliaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Allium akaka is a BULB growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Bulb - raw or cooked. Used as an onion substitute. The whole of the young plant is said to be a great delicacy and is used as an addition to rice in a pilau. The bulb is 15 - 30mm wide. Leaves - raw or cooked. Flowers - raw. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; Used as an onion substitute.; The whole of the young plant is said to be a great delicacy and is used as an addition to rice in a pilau.; The bulb is 15 - 30mm wide.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry stony places, screes etc, 1600 metres to 3000 metres. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)