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Allium cupani (1 Page of 5) The Allium cupani plant species is found in S. Europe - Mediterranean to W. Asia. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses 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].
General Uses: The juice of the plant is used as a moth repellent. The whole plant is said to repel insects and moles[20].
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