Allium carinatum
Allium carinatum
Allium carinatum, also known as the keeled garlic or witch's garlic, is a species of wild garlic native to Europe and parts of western Asia.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of Allium carinatum is /ˈæliəm kəˈrɪnətəm/.
Etymology
The genus name Allium is derived from the Latin word for garlic. The species name carinatum comes from the Latin carina, meaning keel, referring to the keeled shape of the leaves.
Description
Allium carinatum is a bulbous perennial plant. It grows up to 60 cm tall, with a single, unbranched stem. The leaves are linear, up to 30 cm long and 1 cm wide, with a prominent keel. The flowers are pink to purple, arranged in a dense, spherical umbel.
Habitat and Distribution
Allium carinatum is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and rocky areas. It is native to Europe and parts of western Asia, and has been introduced to other parts of the world.
Related Terms
- Allium: The genus to which Allium carinatum belongs. It includes several other species of wild garlic, as well as cultivated species such as onion, leek, and chives.
- Bulbous plant: A type of plant that stores its food in a bulb, a structure made of swollen leaf bases. Allium carinatum is a bulbous plant.
- Perennial plant: A plant that lives for more than two years. Allium carinatum is a perennial plant.
- Umbel: A type of flower cluster in which all the flower stalks arise from the same point, like the ribs of an umbrella. The flowers of Allium carinatum are arranged in an umbel.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Allium carinatum
- Wikipedia's article - Allium carinatum
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