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Allium rubrum (1 Page of 5) The Allium rubrum plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to Alberta, south to Arizona and New Mexico. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. sabulicola. Osterh. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Allium rubrum Family: Alliaceae Author: Osterh. 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: 0.25 Mature Width: Habitat: To 3000 metres in the White Mountains, Arizona.
General Uses: The juice of the plant is used as a moth repellent. The whole plant is said to repel insects and moles[20].
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