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Allium fistulosum
Welsh onion
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The Allium fistulosum plant species is found in E. Asia? The original habitat is obscure. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Welsh onion.

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Latin Name:  Allium fistulosum
Common Name:  Welsh onion
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:  0.2
 
Habitat:  Not known in the wild.



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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