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].

General Uses: The juice of the plant is used as a moth repellent. The whole plant is said to repel insects and moles[20]. The plant can be rubbed on exposed parts of the body to protect them from insect bites and the bites of scorpions, lizards etc[257].

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