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Cultivated Garlic

Allium sativum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Tuvalu), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (Asparagales)

Species

Allium sativum (Cultivated Garlic)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish ajo

French Ail

German Knoblauch

Portuguese alho

Arabic thoum

Turkish Sarmisak disi

Similar Species in Allium

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cultivated Garlic?

The scientific name of Cultivated Garlic is Allium sativum. It belongs to the genus Allium.

Where does Cultivated Garlic live?

Cultivated Garlic is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Tuvalu), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Canada, Chad, Colombia, Comoros, Croatia.

What family does Cultivated Garlic belong to?

Cultivated Garlic (Allium sativum) belongs to the genus Allium, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaryllidaceae.

What kingdom does Cultivated Garlic belong to?

Cultivated Garlic (Allium sativum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Cultivated Garlic?

The closest relatives of Cultivated Garlic in the genus Allium include alpine leek, Altai Onion, Altynkol Chive, American Garlic, Apulian Garlic.