Allium ampeloprasum Wild leek (Alliaceae)

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Allium ampeloprasum
Wild leek
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The Allium ampeloprasum plant species is found in S. Europe to W. Asia. Possibly native in Britain in S.W. England and Wales[17]. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild leek.

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Latin Name:  Allium ampeloprasum
Common Name:  Wild leek
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Although no individual reports regarding this species have been seen, there have been cases of poisoning caused by the consumption, in large quantities and by some mammals, of certain members of this genus. Dogs seem to be particularly susceptible[76].

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:  0.1

Habitat:  Rocky places near the coast in S.W. England and Wales[17].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame, though it can also be sown in a cold frame in the spring[200]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Well-grown plants can be planted out into their final positions in late summer or the autumn, otherwise grow them on for a further year in pots and plant them out the following summer. Division in late summer or early autumn. Dig up the bulbs when the plants are dormant and divide the small bulblets at the base of the larger bulb. Replant immediately, either in the open ground or in pots in a cold frame. Bulbils - plant out as soon as they are ripe in late summer. The bulbils can be planted direct into their permanent positions, though you get better results if you pot them up and plant them out the following spring.

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