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Sand leek

Allium rotundum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States

Names in Other Languages

German Rundköpfiger 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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Apulian Garlic
Allium apulum
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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alpine leek
Allium victorialis
Not Evaluated
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พืช
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Amaryllidaceae
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Allium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sand leek?
The scientific name of Sand leek is Allium rotundum. It belongs to the genus Allium.
Where does Sand leek live?
Sand leek is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Denmark, Finland, Norway, Poland, Sweden, United States.
What family does Sand leek belong to?
Sand leek (Allium rotundum) belongs to the genus Allium, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaryllidaceae.
What kingdom does Sand leek belong to?
Sand leek (Allium rotundum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Sand leek?
The closest relatives of Sand leek in the genus Allium include Baytop's Onion, Broadleaf wild leek, Broadleaf wild leek, Chinese Garlic, Apulian Garlic.

Native Range — 6 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 🐾
Apulian Garlic
Allium apulum
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 🐾
alpine leek
Allium victorialis
NE
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