Allium vineale

Taxonomy

Domain	Eukarya
Kingdom	Plantae
Phylum	Magnoliophyta
Class	Magnoliopsida
Superorder	Lilianae
Order	Asparagales
Family	Amaryllidaceae
Genus	Allium

Scientific Name

Allium vineale

Common Name

wild garlic

Overview

Appearance

Allium vineale is a perennial plant that originates from a bulb. Plants range from 11-35 in. (30-90 cm) in height.

Foliage

Leaves are tubular, hollow, slender, and have a waxy appearance.

Flowers

In May to June plants produce purple, tubular flowers that are less than 0.25 in. (5 mm) long.

Fruit

The flowers are eventually replaced by bulblets, either completely or partially.

Ecological Threat

Allium vineale is native to Europe and thrives in fields, meadows, waste grounds and other disturbed areas.

Resources

• CDFA, Division of Plant Industry, Exclusion and Detection Manual
• University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
• Flora of North America, www.eFloras.org
• The Ohio State University
• USDA NRCS PLANTS
• USDA ARS GRIN

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