Allium neapolitanum

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Allium neapolitanum is the most common species of wild garlic

both in Greece and in the rest of the Mediterranean.

It is a perennial flowering plant that grows from 20-50 cm

and is seen in bloom from February to May

in grassy and stony habitats, on cultivated and fallow grounds,

as well as on roadsides, bushy places and open pine forests.

It is also widely grown in gardens. 

 

 

 

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Its white flowers are 2 cm wide, star-shaped,

and have a mild smell of garlic.

   

 

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The flowers are arranged in the form of an untidy umbrella-like structure (umbel)

which extends up to 10 cm in diameter.

 

 

 

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An umbel of flowers fully in bloom.