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hyacinth meadow garlic
Scientific Name: Allium canadense var. hyacinthoides
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Allium canadense: Canadian Garlic and its Varieties
Allium canadense, commonly known as Canadian Garlic or Meadow Garlic, is a widespread plant with several subspecies and varieties. It's also known as Fraser Meadow Garlic and Hyacinth Meadow Garlic.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is part of the Allium family, known for its characteristic garlic or onion smell.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium canadense L.
- Common Names: Canadian Garlic, Meadow Garlic, Fraser Meadow Garlic, Hyacinth Meadow Garlic, Canada Onion, Meadow Leek, Wild Garlic, Wild Onion.
- Family: Allium
- Varieties include:
- Allium canadense var. canadense L.
- Allium canadense var. fraseri
- Allium canadense var. hyacinthoides (Bush) Ownbey & Aase
- Allium canadense var. mobilense
- Synonyms: Includes names mentioning Hyacinthoides.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Eastern and Central US and Eastern Canada.
- Found throughout New England, but rare in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
Morphology and Growth
- A perennial bulbous herb.
- Loses its aerial parts during the coldest months of the year, with stems and leaves reappearing in spring.
Other Notable Allium Species Mentioned
- Allium ursinum (Bear Garlic)
- Allium ampeloprasum (Broadleaf Wild Leek)
- Allium cernuum (Nodding Wild Onion)
- Allium drummondii (Prairie Onion)
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mentioned in the context of foraging due to its intense onion or garlic smell.
Quirky Facts
- The Hyacinth Meadow Garlic variety was formally identified relatively recently in the 1950s.
Further Resources
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Plants For A Future