Sea Onion (Ornithogalum caudatum)

A bulbous herb of the lily family native to the Mediterranean. Sea Onion also known as Squill.


A fascinating onion-like medicinal herb. Known as the ‘pregnant onion,’ for bulges develop on its sides where eventually “baby” bulbs burst through the skin. Leaves or bulblets are made into ointments for treating persistent sores.


 


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