San Juan Onion (Allium macropetalum) is member of the onion family which is easily recognizable by its smell. Many plants have similar visual characteristics and are sometimes difficult to identify. The first specimen in this video is actually a Calochortus, which can be a toxic. Luckily the Allium has its distinctive onion smell!
The wild onion is an important food which is used in the same ways as its grocery story relative; eaten raw or as a cooked additive to soups and stews.
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