Allium caspium facts for kids

Allium caspium is a type of plant that belongs to the onion family. It gets its name from the Caspian Sea, which is a very large lake between Europe and Asia. This plant grows naturally in the southern parts of European Russia and in central and southwestern Asia.

What is Allium caspium?

Allium caspium is a wild plant. It is part of the Allium genus, which includes many well-known plants. These include onions, garlic, chives, and leeks. Like its relatives, Allium caspium likely has a bulb.

Where Does It Grow?

This plant is native to several regions. It grows in the wild in southern parts of European Russia. You can also find it in Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan in Central Asia. It also grows in parts of the northern Caucasus region, Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.

Different Kinds of Allium caspium

Scientists have identified two main types, or "varieties," of Allium caspium. These varieties are slightly different from each other. They are recognized as:

• Allium caspium subsp. baissunense - This type is found in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
• Allium caspium subsp. caspium - This is the more common type. It grows across a wider area. This includes European Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, the northern Caucasus, Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.