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meadow garlic
Scientific Name: Allium canadense var. mobilense
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Allium canadense: Meadow Garlic and More
Allium canadense, a plant known by many common names, offers a glimpse into the diverse world of wild onions and garlic. This perennial, native to eastern North America, has a rich history and intriguing characteristics.
Common Names
- Canada onion
- Canadian garlic
- Wild garlic
- Meadow garlic
- Wild onion
- Meadow leek
- Rose leek
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium canadense L.
- Family: Liliaceae
- Order: Liliales
- Synonyms: The text references multiple subspecies and cousins, indicating a complex taxonomic structure. A variety, Allium canadense var. hyacinthoides, is also mentioned.
Distribution and Habitat
Allium canadense is native to eastern and central US and eastern Canada. It is widespread but considered rare in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, representing the northern limit of its range.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: A bulbous perennial growing to a height of 0.5 meters (1ft 8in) and a width of 0.2 meters (0ft 8in).
- Leaves: Sparse cluster of grass-like leaves.
- Flowering Stalk: 8-12 inches tall.
- Flowers: Showy clusters of light pink (sometimes white) flowers that bloom from May to June.
- Hardiness: Hardy to zone (UK) 4, but not frost-tender.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant grows from a bulb.
- It has grass-like leaves.
Quirky Facts
- Native American tribes utilized this plant.
- Rubbing the leaves and smelling the aroma is suggested as a way to confirm identification.