Allium koelzii
Allium koelzii
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 koelzii is a herbaceous perennial plant growing from an almost spherical bulb around 30 - 60mm in diameter; it produces 3 - 7 leaves and a flowering stem around 40 - 70cm tall. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.