Allium tel-avivense
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Tel Avi garlic
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAllium tel-avivense is a plant species found in Israel, Palestine, Jordan and Egypt, including the Sinai Peninsula. It is a bulb-forming perennial with a small umbel of only a few flowers. Tepals are pink, and the ovary is large, green and conspicuous. Its name comes from the city of Tel Aviv.
Description
A bulb-forming herb in the Amaryllidaceae family, related to onions and garlic. It is adapted to Mediterranean climates.
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Edible Uses
The bulbs are edible, though this is not definitively confirmed in available data.
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Egypt, Israel, Mediterranean, Middle East, Palestine,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Brevard County Edible Acres
