Allium sphaerocephalon
Ail à tête rond
Drumstick Allium
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | pink |
| Flower size | 4-6 mm |
| Flowering months | May, June, July |
| Leaf type | Linear |
| Height | 50-90 cm |
Description
This plant has two ways of propagating, through seeds and through red, aerial bulbs (bulbils). As the flower ages, the bulbils become visible between the florets; when ripe they drop to the ground to form new plants.
Flowers
A tall, dark purplish-pink Allium with a round tightly packed inflorescense of florets.
Leaves
Linear narrow blade leaf, like grass. Broadly linear, semi-cylindrical, slight groove on upper surface, 2-6 leaves.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: springs open on 2 or more seams.
Edible
Leaves, flowers and bulbs have a garlic flavour, containing sulphur compounds.
Medical
All Alliums contain iron and vitamins and are slightly antibiotic.
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