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sand leek
Scientific Name: Allium scorodoprasum
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Sand Leek (Allium scorodoprasum)
The sand leek, scientifically known as Allium scorodoprasum, is a wild onion species native to Eurasia. It is also commonly known as rocambole, serpent garlic, or Spanish garlic.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant produces bulbils, which are small, dark, onion-shaped objects that may present a choking hazard, particularly to small pets.
Considerations for Children
- This plant produces bulbils, which are small, dark, onion-shaped objects that may present a choking hazard to young children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium scorodoprasum
- Common Names: Sand Leek, Rocambole, Serpent Garlic, Spanish Garlic
- Family: Amaryllidaceae, subfamily Allioideae (formerly Garlic Family – Alliaceae)
- Synonyms: Sand Garlic
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Eurasia, with a range extending across much of Europe.
Morphological Characteristics
- Allium scorodoprasum is a Eurasian alliaceous plant.
- It has reddish-pink flowers and purple bulbils.
- It also features a garlic-like bulb.