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Allium senescens German garlic (1 Page of 5) The Allium senescens plant species is found in C. Europe to Siberia It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as German garlic. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. lusitanicum. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Allium senescens Common Name: German 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 very large quantities and by some mammals, of certain members of this genus. Dogs seem to be particularly susceptible[76]. Mature Height: 0.45 Mature Width: 0.2 Habitat: Dry, usually rocky places[50].
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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