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. |