Allium canadense Wild garlic (Alliaceae)

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Allium canadense
Wild garlic
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The Allium canadense plant species is found in N. America - New Brunswick to Minnesota, south to Florida and Colorado It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild garlic.

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Latin Name:  Allium canadense
Common Name:  Wild 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:  0.2

Habitat:  Low woods, thickets and meadows[43].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a sunny position in a light well-drained soil[1]. A moisture loving plant according to another report[42]. The bulbs should be planted fairly deeply[1]. Bulbs grow to a good size under cultivation[183]. Some forms of this species produce many bulbils and are considered to be a pernicious weed in some areas of America[159], there is some risk that they could spread agressively in Britain[203]. A. canadense mobilense. (Reg.)F.M.Ownb. is a form that does not produce bulbils and is much better behaved[200]. 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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