Allium angulosum Mouse garlic (Alliaceae) Evergreen bulb

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Allium angulosum
Mouse garlic
Evergreen bulb
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The Allium angulosum plant species is found in C. Europe to E. Asia - Siberia. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mouse garlic.

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Latin Name:  Allium angulosum
Common Name:  Mouse garlic
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:  0.45   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Damp meadows near rivers[50].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant[203], it prefers a sunny position in a moist but well-drained soil[203]. Succeeds in heavy soils and in light shade[203]. The bulbs should be planted fairly deeply[1]. This species is often sold in nurseries as A. pyrenaicum[203]. Closely related to A. senescens, differing mainly in having keeled leaves[203]. The flowers do not have the usual onion smell[203]. Cultivated as a vegetable in Siberia[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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