Allium platycaule Broadstemmed onion (Alliaceae)

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Allium platycaule
Broadstemmed onion
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The Allium platycaule plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California, Nevada, Oregon. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Broadstemmed onion. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. anceps. Kellog.

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Latin Name:  Allium platycaule
Common Name:  Broadstemmed onion
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  S.Wats.

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:  0.12   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry flats,screes and slopes in sagebrush scrub, 1200 - 3000 metres[71, 90].

Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked[177, 257]. The bulbs are formed in clusters on a rhizome and are about 20 - 35mm in diameter[200]. Leaves - raw or cooked. Used as an onion-flavoured relish[257]. Flowers - raw. Used as a garnish on salads. The seed heads can be placed in hot ashes for a few minutes, then the seeds extracted and eaten[257].

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