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Allium triquetrum

Photo by misako
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Field Notes

Description:

Allium triquetrum (also known as three-cornered leek, angled onion, onion weed, three-cornered garlic, and triangular stalked garlic) is a Mediterranean plant, but can also be found along the coasts of Oregon and California. Many parts of the plant are edible and taste somewhat like garlic or onion. The plant spreads rapidly and is locally common/invasive, particularly in disturbed areas.
A. triquetrum grows from an ovoid bulb with stems growing to 10–40 cm. Stems are sharply 3-angled, leading to the common name, three-cornered leek. Inflorescences are one-sided umbels with 3-15 flowers each. White flowers have green midveins.
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Habitat:

In grass along hiking trail in the Marin Headlands, CA.

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Comments (6)

I did no know that Emma--thanks for the information!
The name "Chicago" is derived from a French rendering of the Native American word shikaakwa, translated as "wild onion" or "wild garlic,"
I actually saw the flowers in the Marin Headland Apple--not sure why the coordinates say Mill Valley.
This is the first time I have seen this species DonnaPomeroy. Very lovely.
I love Mill Valley, beautiful spot.
I know this plant can be a pest, but I still love having it grow in my yard. Especially like the smell of it when it's disturbed or stepped on.

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