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Allium splendens Miyama-rakkyo (1 Page of 5) The Allium splendens plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Miyama-rakkyo. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. lineare. non Schrad. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Allium splendens Common Name: Miyama-rakkyo Family: Alliaceae Author: Willd. 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: 0.3 Mature Width: Habitat: Alpine meadows in C. and N. Japan[58]. Also found in light woodland[203].
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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