A native wild onion species with edible bulbs and leaves, commonly found in grasslands and rocky areas of Southern Africa.

Wild onion (Moretele O Mosweu), scientifically known as Allium synnotii, is a perennial bulbous plant native to Southern Africa. It typically grows 15-30 cm tall with slender grass-like leaves and produces clusters of small pink to purple flowers. The plant has a distinctive onion scent when crushed. The bulbs and young leaves are edible and have been traditionally used as a food source and flavoring. It grows naturally in grasslands, rocky slopes, and montane areas, particularly in Lesotho and surrounding regions. The plant is drought-tolerant and can be found at various altitudes.