Allium ampeloprasum babbingtonii Babbington's leek (Alliaceae)

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Allium ampeloprasum babbingtonii
Babbington's leek
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The Allium ampeloprasum babbingtonii plant species is found in Britain in S.W. England and the Channel Islands. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Babbington's leek. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. babbingtonii.

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Latin Name:  Allium ampeloprasum babbingtonii
Common Name:  Babbington's leek
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  (Borrer.)Syme.

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[17].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a sunny position in a light well-drained soil[1]. Succeeds in clay soils[203]. Tolerates a pH in the range 5.2 to 8.3. The bulbs should be planted fairly deeply[1]. Closely allied to the wild leek, A. ampeloprasum, differing mainly in its having more bulbils and fewer flowers in the flowering head[17]. Plants can spread freely by means of their bulbils and sometimes become a weed in the garden[203]. Where the plant is found wild in Britain it might be as a relic of early cultivation in monastries etc[203]. Grows well with most plants, especially roses, carrots, beet and chamomile, but it inhibits the growth of legumes[18, 20, 54]. This plant is a bad companion for alfalfa, each species negatively affecting the other[201]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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