It looks harmless with its long flower necks and spherical flowers - the ornamental onion. Should you be careful when planting it because it's poisonous?
Ornamental onions are not poisonous and are even edible
Ornamental onion - non-toxic to humans
Has anyone ever said that ornamental onions are poisonous? This is a fairy tale! The ornamental onion - regardless of which type and variety - is not poisonous to humans. None of its plant parts contain a toxic active substance.
All parts of the plant are edible
You can even eat ornamental onions! Similar to green onions, garlic and chives, both its leaves, bulb and flowers can be eaten. Admittedly, they are much less edible. But in principle, for example:
- for salads
- for stews
- for garnish
- for seasoning meat
tips
Only dogs should be careful not to eat ornamental leeks. Ornamental leeks contain an active ingredient that destroys red blood cells in dogs.