Allium akaka
Botanical Information
Family | Amaryllidaceae |
Genus | Allium |
Species | akaka |
Category | Bulbs, Perennials |
Origin | East Turkey, Afghanistan and Iran. |
Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | The bulb is used raw or cooked as a substitute for an onion and its raw flowers are used for garnish on salads. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
Habitat | Volcanic rocks and screes. |
Leaf Description | Very broad and oblong, up to 20 cm in length. |
Flower Description | Single flowers 1-1.5 cm across are grouped tightly together creating a round, ball like shape roughly 6 cm in diameter. Silvery purple-pink to purple or off-white in colour. |