
Wild garlic (Allium canadense)
Wild garlic, also known as Wild onion, Canadian garlic
Garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) are a perennial herb commonly grown in North American gardens. Known for their strong onion-like smell and garlic flavor, they are a popular culinary choice. However, they can lead to indigestion in young children or with chronic ingestion.
Key Facts About Wild garlic
Attributes of Wild garlic
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
0 mm to 30 cm
Spread
10 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White Pink Purple
Scientific Classification of Wild garlic
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Asparagales
Family
Amaryllis
Genus
Onions
Species
Wild garlic
Toxicity
ingestion