Allium carinatum, A. carinatum var. pulchellum
Garlic keel
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Allium carinatum, A. carinatum var. pulchellum.
Common names
3 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Garlic keel
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Berglook
- French
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- Ail caréné
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Kew's family placement for the genus Allium (WCVP v16).
Sources [1]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Leaves, Root, Flowers
None
Description
Bulbs can be eaten both raw and cooked. They are very small, about 15 mm long and 10 mm in diameter. Both the leaves and the flowers can be consumed raw or cooked. Bulbils are also edible, both raw and cooked. Although they are quite small and difficult to handle, they have a pleasant flavor that resembles onion or garlic.
Harvest
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Supports: Botanical family
Relevant sections
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 1169904; name ID 294888; Allium L.. Family column.
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