Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Taxon
Allium
tuberosum
Common name:
Chinese bieslook, Knoflookbieslook, Chinese chives, Garlic chives
Family:
Amaryllidaceae (Narcisfamilie)
Distribution:
Himalayas to China
Comments:
Chinese chives or garlic chives has been cultivated in Southeast Asia for centuries. The leaves are eaten as a vegetable. The white, star-shaped flowers are in dense umbels and appear in late summer. Although this species is native to subtropical regions, it can tolerate frost well.
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1:
Monocots
(V14)
• Accession: B5414/1
2:
Rockery
(V23)
• Accession: 20240652/1
Area
Individual