Allium triquetrum

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Three-cornered leek
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Subfamily: Allioideae
Genus: Allium
Species:
A. triquetrum
Binomial name
Allium triquetrum
Synonyms[1][2]
  • Allium medium G.Don
  • Allium opizii Wolfner
  • Allium triquetrum var. bulbiferum Batt. & Trab.
  • Allium triquetrum f. normale (L.) Maire & Weiller
  • Allium triquetrum var. typicum (L.) Regel
  • Briseis triquetra (L.) Salisb.

Grows as a weed in ditches. Scapes make a tasty garnish like green onions / scallions. There is a small white bulb. Overall pretty mild compared to culinary green onions or green garlic, more like a mild leek.

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