Allium lusitanicum
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAllium lusitanicum is a plant species widespread over much of Europe, mostly in mountainous regions. It has been reported from every country on the continent from Portugal to Ukraine except Iceland, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Finland, Albania and Greece. Allium lusitanicumm is a bulb-forming perennial with thread-like leaves shorter than the stipes. Stipes are up to 20 cm tall. Tepals, anthers and styles are all a uniform shade of rose-violet.
Description
An onion plant in the Amaryllidaceae family found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
Used as a vegetable.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Hammer, K. & Spahillari, M., 1999, Crops of European origin. in Report of a networking group on minor crops. IPGRI p 41 (As Allium senescens subsp. montanum)
