Allium Stipitatum

Allium Stipitatum is an Asian species of onion native to Central and south Western Asia. 

It grows from bulbs, 3 to 6 cm in diameter, which have blackish, paper like tonics. The leaves are broad and variably hairy. Flowers are born on stems which are 60-150cm tall.
Plant grow on Rocky slopes and in fields of elevation of 1500 - 2500 metre.

Bulbs of allium Stipitatum are eaten in Iran, where they are called mooseer. They grow wild across the zagros mountains. They often crushed and mixed with yogurt.

In keeping with wild habitat of the species, when grown for ornament, well drained, sunny condition are recommended.

The cultivars of Mount Everest and violet beauty have gained The Royal horticulture society's Award of garden merit. 
Uses:
       Allium Stipitatum is used as medical plant in central Asia. Extracts of the bulbs of plant, which showed activity against mycobacterium tuberclosis. The Extracts are used as a herbal medicines for treatment of Malaria. It is also used in commercial of anti-dandruff shampoos.