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

Yes — both belong to Amaryllidaceae.

Can you substitute Allium Aaseae for Allium Caesium?

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

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Allium Aaseae vs Allium Caesium

Allium aaseae · Allium caesium

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 Caesium

Allium caesium

T Traditional Use

Family: Amaryllidaceae
Genus: Allium
Primary use: aromatic

Allium caesium, light blue garlic, is a species of herbaceous perennial flowering plant native to central Asia. It grows in deserts and dry fields at elevations of 700–2,000 m (2,300–6,600 ft).

At a glance

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