Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
damascenum
ID:
756735

Status:
valid

Authors:
Feinbrun

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Palestine J. Bot., Jerusalem Ser. 3: 16 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756068

Common Names

  • Damascene Garlic
  • Damascene Onion
  • Damascene Leek

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Description

Allium damascenum (also called Damascus Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllis family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in a variety of habitats including grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It has a bulbous root system and produces white flowers in the summer months.

Uses & Benefits

Allium damascenum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium damascenum has small, white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium damascenum is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division of the clumps in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in late summer or early autumn and will germinate in spring.

Where to Find Allium damascenum

Allium damascenum is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in Italy, Greece, Turkey, and other parts of the Middle East. It grows in rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Allium damascenum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium damascenum?

Allium damascenum

What is the common name of Allium damascenum?

Damascus Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium damascenum?

It is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia

Species in the Allium genus

Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium, Allium anisotepalum, Allium antiatlanticum, Allium anzalonei, Allium apulum, Allium archeotrichon, Allium arkitense, Allium arlgirdense, Allium armenum, Allium armerioides, Allium aroides, Allium artemisietorum, Allium asarense, Allium ascalonicum, Allium aschersonianum, Allium asclepiadeum, Allium asirense, Allium asperiflorum,

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

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