Are Allium Aaseae and Allium Carolinianum in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Amaryllidaceae.

Can you substitute Allium Aaseae for Allium Carolinianum?

They are close relatives in the genus Allium, often substitutable with flavor adjustments.

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Allium Aaseae vs Allium Carolinianum

Allium aaseae · Allium carolinianum

Allium Aaseae

Allium aaseae

T Traditional Use

Family: Amaryllidaceae
Genus: Allium
Primary use: aromatic

Allium aaseae, the Southern Idaho onion or Aase's onion, is a plant species endemic to southwestern Idaho. It has been reported from 6 counties: Elmore, Ada, Boise, Gem, Payette and Washington.

Allium Carolinianum

Allium carolinianum

T Traditional Use

Family: Amaryllidaceae
Genus: Allium
Primary use: aromatic

Allium carolinianum is a species of onions native to central and southern Asia. It grows in sunlit slopes at elevations of 3000–5000 m.

At a glance

· Same genus (Allium) — close relatives, often substitutable.
· Both are primarily aromatic.
· Evidence tiers — Allium Aaseae: T; Allium Carolinianum: T.