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garden leek
Scientific Name: Allium porrum
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Leek (Allium porrum)
Considerations for Pets
- Leeks are members of the onion family.
Scientific Classification and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium porrum
- Synonyms: Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum (formerly)
- Common Name: Leek, Garden Leek
- Family: Alliaceae (Onion Family)
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Leeks are non-bulbing onion relatives, forming a long shank instead of a bulb.
- 'Winter Giant' is a robust and hardy winter leek variety known for its excellent flavor and storage capabilities.
Cultivation and Harvesting
- Leeks are generally considered easy to start from seed.
- They can be grown as transplants.
Ecological Interactions
- Leeks in Wales and southern England can be susceptible to damage by leek moth.
- Gardening with leeks can attract bees and butterflies.