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Sand leek

Allium scorodoprasum

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Europe (14 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (Asparagales)

Species

Allium scorodoprasum (Sand leek)

Names in Other Languages

French rocambole

German Schlangenlauch

Similar Species in Allium

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sand leek?

The scientific name of Sand leek is Allium scorodoprasum. It belongs to the genus Allium.

What is the conservation status of Sand leek?

Sand leek (Allium scorodoprasum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sand leek live?

Sand leek is found in Widely distributed across Europe (14 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands.

What family does Sand leek belong to?

Sand leek (Allium scorodoprasum) belongs to the genus Allium, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaryllidaceae.

What kingdom does Sand leek belong to?

Sand leek (Allium scorodoprasum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Sand leek?

The closest relatives of Sand leek in the genus Allium include ajo, ajo porro, alho-das-vinhas, cebolleta, Cebolleta.