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daffodil garlic
Scientific Name: Allium neopolitanum
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
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Allium neapolitanum: A Botanical Overview
Allium neapolitanum, commonly known as Daffodil Garlic, is a bulbous perennial belonging to the Alliaceae (Onion) Family. It is also known by other common names, including Naples Garlic, False Garlic, Guernsey Star-of-Bethlehem, Flowering Onion, Naples Onion, Star, and White Garlic.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium neapolitanum Cirillo
- Family: Alliaceae (Onion Family)
- Common Names: Daffodil Garlic, Naples Garlic, False Garlic, Guernsey Star-of-Bethlehem, Flowering Onion, Naples Onion, Star, White Garlic, Bride's onion
- Synonyms: Allium neopolitanum (a common misspelling)
Considerations for Pets
- As a member of the Allium family, Daffodil Garlic contains compounds that can be harmful to pets if ingested in large quantities.
Considerations for Children
- The young leaves of Daffodil Garlic have a sweetness that develops into a garlic flavor with age.
Distribution and Habitat
- Allium neapolitanum is native to Europe.
- It is found in locations such as the Akamas peninsula in Cyprus and Provence in Southern France.
Morphological Characteristics
- Allium neapolitanum is described as a perennial herb.
- It is geophytic, meaning it has an underground storage organ (a bulb).
- It has a flat rosette of leaves and produces an erect inflorescence.
Quirky Facts
- Allium neapolitanum is one of the few alliums known to tolerate deep shade, although it prefers some sun.
Usage
- The young leaves are edible and can be used in salads, imparting a garlic flavor.
Further Information
- The RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides information on Allium neapolitanum.