Allium cupani (Alliaceae)

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The Allium cupani plant species is found in S. Europe - Mediterranean to W. Asia. It is a member of the Alliaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Allium cupani
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  Raf.

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:  0.25   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Pinus nigra forest, amongst Quercus parygana, alpine and grey steppe rocky places on limestone, serpentine and schiszt, to 2200 metres in Turkey[93].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a sunny position in a light well-drained soil[1, 203]. Only hardy in the milder areas of the country, tolerating temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. The bulbs show some summer dormancy and so are best grown in a bulb frame, water being withheld in late summer[203]. The bulbs should be planted fairly deeply[1]. Most members of this genus are intolerant of competition from other growing plants[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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