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Allium sphaerocephalon

 
Wikipedia: Allium sphaerocephalon
 
Round Headed Leek

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Alliaceae
Tribe: Allieae
Genus: Allium
Species: A. sphaerocephalon
Binomial name
Allium sphaerocephalon
L.

The Round-headed leek (Allium sphaerocephalon), is also known as Round-headed garlic, ball-head onion, and other variations on these names. Other names include Drumsticks, and in Germany, Kugellauch. It is a hardy perennial plant of the family Alliaceae, the onion family. It is grown by gardeners for its striking appearance when in flower. The purple spherical flower head is borne on a long spike, up to 50cm in height, usually in the month of July.

There are several varieties, including:

  • A. sphaerocephalon f. prostratum
  • A. sphaerocephalon var. stipitatum
  • A. sphaerocephalon ssp. durandoi

Synonyms for Allium sphaerocephalon include Allium descendens L.

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