Allium cernuum Nodding onion (Alliaceae)

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Allium cernuum
Nodding onion
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The Allium cernuum plant species is found in N. America - Canada to Mexico. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Nodding onion.

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Latin Name:  Allium cernuum
Common Name:  Nodding onion
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  Roth.

Known Hazards:  Although no individual reports regarding this species have been seen, there have been cases of poisoning caused by the consumption, in large quantities and by some mammals, of certain members of this genus. Dogs seem to be particularly susceptible[76].

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:  0.25

Habitat:  Ledges, gravels, rocky or wooded slopes and crests ascending to high altitudes[43].

Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked[2, 22, 161]. Strongly flavoured[46, 61, 159], it is mainly used as a flavouring[183, K]. The bulb is about 50mm tall and 15mm wide[235]. Leaves - raw or cooked[62, 85, 159]. A delicious, strong-onion flavour, they are very nice in salads[K]. The leaves are available from spring until the autumn and are one of the most favourite onions we are growing on our Cornish trial grounds[K]. Flowers - raw or cooked. A delicious strong onion flavour, somewhat stronger than the leaves especially if the seeds are starting to set[K]. They make a very decorative and tasty addition to the salad bowl[K].

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