Thank you Pia and don't throw away the cell phone which is giving very good results. You can't carry a camera 24/7.
I think they were hinting at the Allium family and not exactly at onion's and garlic's. From the bloom I also get the same feeling. Take it as a hint and look up the Allium family on your countries botanical site, you may find something.
Regards,
Arif.