Allium oleraceum Field garlic (Alliaceae)

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Allium oleraceum
Field garlic
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The Allium oleraceum plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Field garlic.

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Latin Name:  Allium oleraceum
Common Name:  Field 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:  0.05

Habitat:  Dry grassy places, waysides etc[17, 200].

Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked[2, 22]. Used as a garlic flavouring in soups etc[12, 105, 115, 177]. The bulbs are 10 - 20mm in diameter[200]. Leaves - raw or cooked. The young leaves are used as a garlic flavouring in soups and stews, but are inferior to that species[2, 61]. Flowers - raw. Used as a garnish on salads. Used mainly as a flavouring in soups and stews[183]. Bulbils - raw or cooked.

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