Prairie Onion (Allium stellatum)

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

Bloom Color: Pink. Main Bloom Time: Early fall, Late summer, Late fall, Mid summer, Mid fall. 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 bulbs are eaten by the N. American Indians. They are rather small, about 4cm tall and 15mm wide. Leaves - raw or cooked. Flowers - raw. Used as a garnish on salads. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; The bulbs are eaten by the N.; American Indians.; They are rather small, about 4cm tall and 15mm wide.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky prairies, slopes, shores and ridges. Usually found on limestone soils. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)