Textile Onion (Allium textile)

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

Allium textile (prairie onion or textile onion) is a common species of wild onion found in the central part of North America. Its native range extends across the Great Plains states from Oklahoma to Montana and Minnesota, plus the Rocky Mountain and Great Basin states from northern New Mexico to Washington, plus the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Bulb - raw or cooked. Fairly large, the bulb is up to 2cm in diameter. It is used as an onion substitute in stews etc. The bulb can be eaten fresh or can be stored for later use. Leaves - raw or cooked. Flowers - raw. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; Fairly large, the bulb is up to 2cm in diameter.; It is used as an onion substitute in stews etc.; The bulb can be eaten fresh or can be stored for later use.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry prairies, calcareous rocks and open woods. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)