Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Edible Wild Plants/Wild Onion

Wild Onion

Description: Wild Onion has an edible bulb covered with a dense skin of brown fibers and tastes like an onion. The plant also has strong, onion-like odor. The narrow, grass-like leaves originate near the base of the stem, which is topped by a dome-like cluster of star-shaped, pink or white flowers. It typically flowers in the spring and early summer, from May to June. Where found: Throughout North America Availability: Spring - Winter Use: Use the leaves and bulbs raw in salads, or cook them in a soup. Basically, use them as you would domestic onions. WARNING: Though the plant is edible, it pays to be careful in identifying it as there are several look-a-likes. So be sure to do more research before eating plant.