Allium paradoxum Few-flowered leek (Alliaceae)

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Allium paradoxum
Few-flowered leek
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The Allium paradoxum plant species is found in W. Asia - Iran. Naturalized in a number of places in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Few-flowered leek.

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Latin Name:  Allium paradoxum
Common Name:  Few-flowered leek
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  (Bieb.)G.Don.

Known Hazards:  Although no individual reports regarding this species have been seen, there have been cases of poisoning caused by the consumption, in very 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:  0.1

Habitat:  Hedge banks and waste places on damp soils[17, 90].

Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked. The rather small bulb is up to 10mm in diameter[200], it has a mild garlic flavour and can be used as a flavouring in salads and cooked foods. It is harvested in early summer when the plant has died down and will store for at least 6 months[K]. Leaves - raw or cooked. A leek substitute[K]. The leaves are available from late autumn until the spring, they are nice in salads when they are young, or cooked as a vegetable or flavouring as they get older[K]. The leaves have a milder and more delicate flavour than onions[K]. Flowers - raw. Juicy with a mild garlic flavour, they make a tasty and decorative garnish on salads[K].

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