Allium roseum Rosy garlic (Alliaceae)

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Allium roseum
Rosy garlic
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The Allium roseum plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean. Naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rosy garlic.

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Latin Name:  Allium roseum
Common Name:  Rosy 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:  0.35   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Grassland and gravelly places near the sea[45].

Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked[2, 105, 177]. A garlic substitute, it is used as a flavouring in salads and cooked foods[22]. The bulbs are 10 - 15mm in diameter[200]. Leaves - raw or cooked. A mild garlic flavour, they make a nice addition to salads and can also be used as a flavouring in cooked foods[K]. Flowers - raw. Used as a garnish on salads, they are very attractive and have a pleasant mild garlic flavour[K]. Bulbils - raw or cooked. Very small and fiddly to use, though they have a pleasant mild garlic flavour[K].

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