No-Binu (Allium macrostemon)

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

Allium macrostemon is a BULB growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen 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. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

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 is about 15mm in diameter. Leaves - raw or cooked. Flowers - raw. Used as a garnish on salads. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; The bulb is about 15mm in diameter.; Leaves - raw or cooked.; Used as a garnish on salads.

Habitat & North American Range

Meadows and arable land. Found throughout China on hills, slopes, valleys and plains from near near sea level to 1600 metres (3000 metres in Yunnan). (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)