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Roundheaded leek

Allium sphaerocephalon

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)
Class
Liliopsida (백합강)
Order
Asparagales (비짜루목)
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Allium
Species
Allium sphaerocephalon (Roundheaded leek)

Names in Other Languages

French ail à tête ronde
German Kugelköpfiger Lauch

Similar Species in Allium

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Baytop's Onion
Allium baytopiorum
Critically Endangered
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Broadleaf wild leek
Allium ampeloprasum
Not Evaluated
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Broadleaf wild leek
Allium atroviolaceum
Data Deficient
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Chinese Garlic
Allium macrostemon
Least Concern
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Altai Onion
Allium altaicum
Near Threatened
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Geyer's onion
Allium geyeri
Least Concern
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Altynkol Chive
Allium altyncolicum
Least Concern
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alpine leek
Allium victorialis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Roundheaded leek?
The scientific name of Roundheaded leek is Allium sphaerocephalon. It belongs to the genus Allium.
Where does Roundheaded leek live?
Roundheaded leek is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Roundheaded leek belong to?
Roundheaded leek (Allium sphaerocephalon) belongs to the genus Allium, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaryllidaceae.
What kingdom does Roundheaded leek belong to?
Roundheaded leek (Allium sphaerocephalon) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of Roundheaded leek?
The closest relatives of Roundheaded leek in the genus Allium include Baytop's Onion, Broadleaf wild leek, Broadleaf wild leek, Chinese Garlic, Altai Onion.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Allium — 20 Species

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Baytop's Onion
Allium baytopiorum
CR 🐾
Broadleaf wild leek
Allium ampeloprasum
NE 🐾
Broadleaf wild leek
Allium atroviolaceum
DD 🐾
Chinese Garlic
Allium macrostemon
LC 🐾
Altai Onion
Allium altaicum
NT 🐾
Geyer's onion
Allium geyeri
LC 🐾
Altynkol Chive
Allium altyncolicum
LC 🐾
Sea Garlic
Allium commutatum
LC 🐾
fragrant garlic
Allium ramosum
NE 🐾
German garlic
Allium senescens
NE 🐾
Hairy Garlic
Allium subhirsutum
NE 🐾
Lady'S Leek
Allium cernuum
NE 🐾
Garlic of the Gargano Promontory
Allium garganicum
EN 🐾
mouse garlic
Allium angulosum
NE 🐾
Italian Garlic
Allium pendulinum
NE 🐾
Onion
Allium pseudoalbidum
EN 🐾
Maltese Dwarf Garlic
Allium lojaconoi
NT 🐾
Persian onion
Allium hollandicum
NE 🐾
Persian onion
Allium cristophii
NE 🐾
alpine leek
Allium victorialis
NE
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