Hi all, There are many species of Allium native here in Israel. Some are endemic. I am wondering if all are edible, both as leaf or as bulb. Obviously flavor will vary, even bitterness, but are any poisonous? I am especially interested in knowing about Allium aschersonium. It has a large bulb - and I would like to try it as an edible. A couple of thousand years ago there were a lot more Alliums eaten here, and those that need no extra irrigation are of great interest. By the way, scallions are said to have been brought to Europe by returning Crusaders and named for the city they grew near - Ashkelon. At least that is the tour guide story. I don't remember. I was too young. Thanks, Shmuel Silinsky Jerusalem Israel Zone 9 wet winter - dry summer