Allium vineale Crow garlic (Alliaceae)

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

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Latin Name:  Allium vineale
Common Name:  Crow garlic
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  L.

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

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.05

Habitat:  Fields and roadsides[17].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a sunny position in a light well-drained soil[1]. The bulbs should be planted fairly deeply[1]. 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]. This species is a pernicious weed of grassland in Britain[1], spreading freely by means of its bulbils[203]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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