Allium obliquum Twistedleaf garlic (Alliaceae)

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Allium obliquum
Twistedleaf garlic
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The Allium obliquum plant species is found in E. Asia - Siberia[74] It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Twistedleaf garlic.

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Latin Name:  Allium obliquum
Common Name:  Twistedleaf 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:  Meadows and wooded slopes[74].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant[203], it prefers a sunny position in a light well-drained soil[1]. Succeeds in damp acid soils and in heavy clay[203]. The bulbs should be planted fairly deeply[1]. This species is closely related to the Welsh onion, A. fistulosum[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]. Cultivated for its edible bulb in Siberia, where it is used as a garlic substitute[2, 46]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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