Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
praecox
ID:
757717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Zoe 5: 228 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757050

Common Names

  • Allium praecox
  • Praecox Onion
  • Praecox Garlic

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Description

Allium praecox (also called 'Early Meadow Garlic', among many other common names) is a flowering plant of the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to Central Asia and the Caucasus, and is found in dry meadows and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height. The flowers are white or pink and the bulbs are small and round.

Uses & Benefits

Allium praecox 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

Flower: small, white, with a yellowish tinge. Seed: small, round, black. Seedlings: dark green, with a white-green tinge.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium praecox is a bulbous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily grown in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division of the bulbs in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Allium praecox

Allium praecox can be found in the Caucasus region, Turkey, and Iran.

Allium praecox FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium praecox?

Allium praecox

What is the common name of Allium praecox?

Early Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium praecox?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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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