Allium chinense Rakkyo (Alliaceae) Evergreen bulb

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Allium chinense
Rakkyo
Evergreen bulb
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The Allium chinense plant species is found in E. Asia - China It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rakkyo. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. bakeri. A. splendens. non Willd.

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Latin Name:  Allium chinense
Common Name:  Rakkyo
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  G.Don.

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:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Often cultivated, plants can be found wild on the edges of fields[203].

Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked[116, 177]. The bulb has an excellent crisp texture with a strong onion flavour[183], it can be 4 - 5cm in diameter, though it does not reach this size until the second or third year[206]. It contains about 3.1% protein, 0.12% fat, 18.3% soluble carbohydrate, 0.7% ash[179]. Leaves - raw or cooked[179]. Flowers and young seedpods - raw[179]. Used as a garnish on salads.

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