Are Allium Abbasii and Allium Elegantulum in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Amaryllidaceae.

Can you substitute Allium Abbasii for Allium Elegantulum?

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

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Allium Abbasii vs Allium Elegantulum

Allium abbasii · Allium elegantulum

Allium Abbasii

Allium abbasii

T Traditional Use

Family: Amaryllidaceae
Genus: Allium
Primary use: aromatic

Allium abbasii is a species of onion native to Iran.

Allium Elegantulum

Allium elegantulum

T Traditional Use

Family: Amaryllidaceae
Genus: Allium
Primary use: aromatic

Allium elegantulum is a species of onions endemic to the province of Liaoning northeastern China. The plant grows on cliffs and in other rocky or sandy places.

At a glance

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