Species
Allium ampeloprasum
Etymology
Allium: Possibly from the Latin word for garlic or the Celtic word all 'pungent' or 'burning'
Common Name(s)
leek
Authority
Allium ampeloprasum L.
Family
Alliaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Monocotyledonous Herbs
Flower Colours
Violet / Purple
Reason for Introduction
Vegetable
This page last updated on 26 Jul 2014