Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
olympicum
ID:
757540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 5: 58 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756873

Common Names

  • Allium olympicum
  • Olympic Onion
  • Olympic Garlic

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Description

Allium olympicum (also called Olympic Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant with a height of up to 40 cm. It is native to Greece and grows in meadows, grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Allium olympicum is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It has a mild onion flavor and is used to season salads, soups, and other dishes. It is also known for its medicinal properties, including its ability to reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and boost the immune system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium olympicum is a pale yellow color and has a star-shaped shape. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium olympicum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in well-drained soil and lightly covered with soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Allium olympicum

Allium olympicum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Allium olympicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium olympicum?

Allium olympicum

What is the common name of Allium olympicum?

Olympic Onion

What is the habitat of Allium olympicum?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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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