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Allium scorodoprasum Rocambole (1 Page of 5) The Allium scorodoprasum plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rocambole. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Allium scorodoprasum Common Name: Rocambole 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 very 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: 0.1 Habitat: Grassland and scrub on dry soils[17].
Medicinal Information: The plant is digestive and depurative[178].
The bulb is used in the treatment of abscesses, amoebic dysentery, bronchitis, cholera, dysentery, influenza, skin diseases and TB[218].
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