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

Yes — both belong to Amaryllidaceae.

Can you substitute Allium Aaseae for Allium Montanum?

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

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Allium Aaseae vs Allium Montanum

Allium aaseae · Allium montanum

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 Montanum

Allium montanum

T Traditional Use

Family: Amaryllidaceae
Genus: Allium
Primary use: aromatic

The scientific name Allium montanum has been used for at least six different species of Allium.Allium montanum Schrank – the only legitimate name, first used in 1785, now considered a synonym of Allium schoenoprasum (chives)

At a glance

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