Allium paradoxum
Allium paradoxum
Allium paradoxum (pronunciation: /ˈæliəm pəˈrædɒksəm/), also known as the few-flowered garlic or few-flowered leek, is a wild relative of the cultivated leek and onion. It is a bulbous perennial plant that belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family.
Etymology
The genus name Allium is derived from the Latin word for garlic. The species name paradoxum is derived from the Greek word 'paradoxos', meaning 'contrary to expectation', which refers to the plant's unusual characteristic of having fewer flowers than other species in the Allium genus.
Description
Allium paradoxum is a bulbous perennial plant that grows up to 30-60 cm tall. It has a strong garlic scent and produces white flowers with green stripes in the spring. The leaves are long and narrow, similar to those of the cultivated leek.
Distribution and habitat
Allium paradoxum is native to the Caucasus region but has been introduced to other parts of the world, including Europe and North America. It is typically found in damp woodlands and along riverbanks.
Related terms
- Bulbous plant: A plant that stores its complete life cycle in an underground storage structure, known as a bulb.
- Perennial plant: A plant that lives for more than two years.
- Amaryllidaceae: A family of flowering plants, also known as the amaryllis family.
- Leek: A vegetable that belongs to the same genus as Allium paradoxum.
- Onion: Another vegetable that belongs to the Allium genus.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Allium paradoxum
- Wikipedia's article - Allium paradoxum
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