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Wild Leek
The flower stalk for wild leeks doesn't appear until the leaves die back. The flowering part consists of small white flowers occurring in a spherical-shape at the top of a leafless stem. The plant was approximately 20cm tall.
The plant has a mild onion flavor. The foliage and bulbs can be used in cooking. Additionally, Native Americans used parts of this plant medicinally.
''Allium tricoccum'' is a North American species of wild onion widespread across eastern Canada and the eastern United States. Many of the English names are also used for other ''Allium'' species, particularly the similar ''Allium ursinum'' which is native to Europe and Asia.
Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
By Christine Young
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Uploaded Mar 9, 2018. Captured Jul 11, 2016 10:45 in Main St S, Southbury, CT 06488, USA.
