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Wild Leek

Allium tricoccum

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

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 8 inches high.

Habitat:

Spotted in a deciduous forest near a stream at Bent of the River Audubon

Notes:

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.

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Allium tricoccum

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Spotted for Missions

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Flowers of North America
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Spotted in Summer in the North East
Mission
Flowers of Northeastern USA

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PublishedJuly 12, 2016

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