Allium ramosum Chinese chives (Alliaceae)

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Allium ramosum
Chinese chives
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The Allium ramosum plant species is found in E. Asia. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chinese chives. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. odoratum. pro parte. A. odorum.

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Latin Name:  Allium ramosum
Common Name:  Chinese chives
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:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Meadows and grassy slopes[90].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant[203], it prefers a sunny position in a light well-drained soil[1, 42]. The bulbs should be planted fairly deeply[1]. A very ornamental plant, the flowers are especially attractive. Very closely related to A. tuberosum[42, 90, 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]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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