wild garlic
(Allium vineale)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Appearance
Allium vineale is a perennial plant that originates from a bulb. Plants range from 11-35 in. (30-90 cm) in height.
Foliage
Leaves are tubular, hollow, slender, and have a waxy appearance.
Flowers
In May to June plants produce purple, tubular flowers that are less than 0.25 in. (5 mm) long.
Fruit
The flowers are eventually replaced by bulblets, either completely or partially.
Ecological Threat
Allium vineale is native to Europe and thrives in fields, meadows, waste grounds and other disturbed areas.
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Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Invasive Listing Sources
- California Noxious Weeds
- Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council - Category 4
- Hawaii Noxious Weeds
- Jil M. Swearingen, Survey of invasive plants occurring on National Park Service lands, 2000-2007
- Kentucky Exotic Pest Plant Council - Moderate Threat
- Maryland Code and Regulations Noxious Weed & Seed Law
- Maryland Invasive Species Council - Invasive Species of Concern in Maryland
- Michigan Noxious Weeds
- National Park Service, Mid-Atlantic Exotic Plant Management Team Invasive Plant List
- New Hampshire Invasive Plant Species Watch List
- WeedUS - Database of Plants Invading Natural Areas in the United States
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Plantae |
| Phylum: Magnoliophyta |
| Class: Magnoliopsida |
| Superorder: Lilianae |
| Order: Asparagales |
| Family: Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus: Allium |
| Allium vineale |
Other System Links
Plants: ALVI
Bayer: ALLVI
GRIN: 2416
ITIS: 42637
NPDN Pest: PCTABBE
NPDN Host: 36008
References
Common Name Reference: USDA, NRCS. 2010. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
Scientific Name Reference: USDA, NRCS. 2010. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.