Allium macranthum
Allium macranthum
Safety & 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 Title Poisonous Plants in Britain and their Effects on Animals and Man. Publication Author Cooper. M. and Johnson. A. Publisher HMSO Year 1984 ISBN 0112425291 Description Concentrates mainly on the effects of poisonous plants to livestock. ].
Botanical Description
Allium macranthum is a herbaceous, perennial plant growing from a bulbous rootstock. It produces a cluster of grass-like leaves 15 - 45cm long and a flowering spathe 20 - 45cm tall. The plant spreads slowly by means of a rhizome, eventually forming a cluster of growth[ 203 Title Alliums. The Ornamental Onions. Publication Author Davies. D. Publisher Batsford Year 1992 ISBN 0-7134-7030-5 Description Covers about 200 species of Alliums. A very short section on their uses, good details of their cultivation needs. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and medicine. It is sometimes sold as a food in local markets, often in the form of dried and powdered leaves. The plant is sometimes grown as an ornamental[ 146 Title A Manual of Indian Timbers. Publication Author Gamble. J. S. Publisher Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Year 1972 ISBN - Description First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader. ].