Herb latin name: Broadstemmed Onion,Broadstemmed Onion Extract

Latin name: Allium platycaule

Synonyms: Allium ancepsAllium anceps

Family: Alliaceae (Onion Family)

Medicinal use of Broadstemmed Onion: Although no specific mention of medicinal uses has been seen for this species, members of this genus are in general very healthy additions to the diet. They contain sulphur compounds (which give them their onion flavour) and when added to the diet on aregular basis they help reduce blood cholesterol levels, act as atonic to the digestive system and also tonify the circulatory system.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dry flats, screes and slopes in sagebrush scrub, 1200 - 3000 metres.

Edible parts of Broadstemmed Onion: Bulb - raw or cooked. The bulbs are formed in clusters on a rhizome and are about 20 - 35mm in diameter. Leaves - raw or cooked. Used as an onion-flavoured relish. 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.

Other uses of the herb: The juice of the plant is used as a moth repellent. The whole plant is said to repel insects and moles.

Propagation of Broadstemmed Onion: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle - if you want to produce clumps more quickly then put three plants in each pot. Grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter and plant them out into their permanent positions in spring once they are growing vigorously and are large enough. Division in spring. The plants divide successfully at any time in the growing season, pot up the divisions in a cold frame or greenhouse until they are growing well and then plant them out into their permanent positions.

Cultivation of the herb: Dry flats, screes and slopes in sagebrush scrub, 1200 - 3000 metres.

Known hazards of Allium platycaule: 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.

Herb latin name: Broadstemmed Onion,Broadstemmed Onion Extract

Latin name: Allium platycaule

Synonyms: Allium ancepsAllium anceps

Family: Alliaceae (Onion Family)

Medicinal use of Broadstemmed Onion: Although no specific mention of medicinal uses has been seen for this species, members of this genus are in general very healthy additions to the diet. They contain sulphur compounds (which give them their onion flavour) and when added to the diet on aregular basis they help reduce blood cholesterol levels, act as atonic to the digestive system and also tonify the circulatory system.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dry flats, screes and slopes in sagebrush scrub, 1200 - 3000 metres.

Edible parts of Broadstemmed Onion: Bulb - raw or cooked. The bulbs are formed in clusters on a rhizome and are about 20 - 35mm in diameter. Leaves - raw or cooked. Used as an onion-flavoured relish. 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.

Other uses of the herb: The juice of the plant is used as a moth repellent. The whole plant is said to repel insects and moles.

Propagation of Broadstemmed Onion: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle - if you want to produce clumps more quickly then put three plants in each pot. Grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter and plant them out into their permanent positions in spring once they are growing vigorously and are large enough. Division in spring. The plants divide successfully at any time in the growing season, pot up the divisions in a cold frame or greenhouse until they are growing well and then plant them out into their permanent positions.

Cultivation of the herb: Dry flats, screes and slopes in sagebrush scrub, 1200 - 3000 metres.

Known hazards of Allium platycaule: 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.