Allium trifoliatum
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAllium trifoliatum, commonly called pink garlic or hirsute garlic, is a Mediterranean species of wild onion. It is native to France, Cyprus, Malta, Italy (Sicily, Sardinia, Calabria, Basilicata, Apulia, Campania, Abruzzo), Greece, Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, Palestine, and Israel. Allium trifoliatum is a perennial herb up to 30 cm tall. It has a tight umbel with short pedicels. Tepals are white, sometimes with pink to red midveins. formerly included Allium trifoliatum race loiseleurii Rouy, now called Allium subhirsutum subsp. subhirsutum Allium trifoliatum subsp. obtusitepalum Svent, now called Allium subhirsutum subsp. obtusitepalum (Svent.) G.Kunkel
Description
An herb in the onion family (Amaryllidaceae) found in temperate and Mediterranean climates, with edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate and Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Turkey, Türkiye,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
