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2n=16* (Moss, 1983). Also includes Allium sibiricum and Allium schoenoprasum var. sibiricum (Moss, 1983). It is very important to not confuse this species with Zygadenus elegans which is extremely poisonous; A. schoenoprasum can be distinguished by its characteristic onion smell (Johnson et al., 1995). This species has been used to treat coughs and colds from juice boiled to make syrup; the bulb was used to fumigate a patient and to open sinuses (Johnson et al., 1995). It was used to stimulate appetite and aid digestion; the juice is slightly antiseptic and was used with sphagnum moss on wounds; crushed bulbs have been applied to insect bites, stings, hives, burns, sores, blemishes and snakebites (Johnson et al., 1995). They have a similar taste to green onions; can be used as a cooked vegetable (Johnson et al., 1995).

Alberta: Predominantly SW in mountain range with a few occurrences central and north (Canadensys). CAN (BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NL, NS, NB, YT, NT); USA (AK, WA, OR, MT, ID, NV, WY, UT, CO, MN, WI, MO, MI, IL, IN, OH, VA, PA, MD, NY, NJ, CT, RI, MA, VT, ME, NH) (USDA).