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].

Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked. The small bulbs can vary considerably in size from 2 - 6cm[200], they have a pleasant mild garlic flavour[K]. Leaves - raw or cooked. The young leaves are pleasant raw, older leaves quickly become fibrous and are best cooked. They have a nice leek flavour[K]. The plants come into new growth in early winter and the leaves are often available from January[K]. Flowers - raw. A pleasant mild garlic flavour, but with a rather dry texture[K]. This species produces mainly bulbils and very few flowers[K]. The bulbils have a mild garlic flavour and make a nice flavouring in salads and cooked foods. Although produced abundantly, they are quite fiddly to use because they are small[K]. They can also be pickled[142].

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