Allium ursinum Ramsons (Alliaceae)

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Allium ursinum
Ramsons
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The Allium ursinum plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ramsons.

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Latin Name:  Allium ursinum
Common Name:  Ramsons
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  There have been cases of poisoning caused by the consumption, in very large quantities and by some mammals, of this species. Dogs seem to be particularly susceptible[76].

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Damp soils in woods, copses, valleys and similar moist shady localities[9].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers woodland conditions in a moist well-drained soil[203]. Plants are often found in the wild growing in quite wet situations[K]. When growing in suitable conditions, wild garlic forms a dense carpet of growth in the spring and can be a very invasive plant[24, 203, K]. It dies down in early summer, however, allowing other plants to grow in the same space[K]. The bulbs should be planted fairly deeply[1]. The seeds are dispersed by ants[244]. Grows well with most plants, especially roses, carrots, beet and chamomile, but it inhibits the growth of legumes[18, 20, 54]. This plant is a bad companion for alfalfa, each species negatively affecting the other[201]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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