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Allium

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allium

Any plant of a large genus (Allium) of bulbous, onion- or garlic-scented herbs of the lily family, including the onion, garlic, chive, leek, and shallot. Allium species are found in most regions of the world except the tropics and New Zealand and Australia. Some are cultivated as ornamental border plants.


Allium [′al·ē·əm]
(botany)
A genus of bulbous herbs in the family Liliaceae including leeks, onions, and chives.


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Garlic--a plant in the allium family, related to onions and leeks--has been used since ancient times both as a medicine and as a condiment or seasoning in foods.
This mostly strong-smelling allium herb includes garlic, onions, scallions, leeks, and chives--all belonging to the lily family.
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