Allium carinatum Keeled garlic (Alliaceae)

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Allium carinatum
Keeled garlic
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The Allium carinatum plant species is found in Europe. Naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Keeled garlic.

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Latin Name:  Allium carinatum
Common Name:  Keeled 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:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry grassy places and open woods[100].

Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked[22]. The bulb is very small, about 15mm tall and 10mm in diameter[203, 235]. Leaves - raw or cooked. Flowers - raw. Bulbils - raw or cooked. Rather small and fiddly to use, but they have a fairly pleasant onion/garlic flavour[K].

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