Monanthum Wild Onion (Allium monanthum)

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

Allium monanthum is a BULB growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in). It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen in June. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Bees, insects. The plant is not self-fertile.

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 up to 1cm in diameter. Leaves - raw or cooked. Flowers - raw. Used as a garnish on salads. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; The bulb is up to 1cm in diameter.; Leaves - raw or cooked.; Used as a garnish on salads.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods and thickets on hills and lower mountains all over Japan. Grassy mountain slopes and woods. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)