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broadleaf wild leek
Scientific Name: Allium ampeloprasum
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Allium ampeloprasum: The Broadleaf Wild Leek
Allium ampeloprasum, a member of the onion genus Allium, is commonly known as wild leek or broadleaf wild leek. In some contexts, it's also referred to as elephant garlic.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium ampeloprasum L.
- Common Names: Wild Leek, Broadleaf Wild Leek, Elephant Garlic
- Family: Alliaceae (Onion Family)
- Synonyms: Allium porrum, Allium atroviolaceum, Allium ampeloprasum var. ampeloprasum, Allium atroviolaceum var.
Distribution and Habitat
The native range of Allium ampeloprasum is southern Europe to western Asia. It has naturalized in some regions, including California and Texas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
This plant produces a bulb. It has been differentiated into three cultivated vegetables, namely leek, elephant garlic and kurrat.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Alternaria porri can cause purple blotch disease on broadleaf wild leek.
- This plant has antimicrobial effects.