Tag: Ornamental alliums

Over 175 countries produce onions, a prominent member of the allium family, proving their immense culinary significance. But are alliums edible for humans across the entire genus? The answer is that while all are technically edible, their flavors and palatability differ dramatically.

The genus Allium is one of the largest in the Amaryllidaceae family, comprising nearly 1000 species. Characterized by their distinct odor and bulbous structure, alliums encompass a wide range of familiar culinary vegetables like onions and garlic, as well as many popular ornamental flowering plants.