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Field Garlic

Allium oleraceum

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Common names

21 names · 20 languages
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Other languages (19)
Dutch
French
Belarusian
  • Цыбуля агародная[2]
Chinese (Simplified)
Czech
  • česnek planý[2]
Danish
Estonian
Finnish
  • nurmilaukka[2]
German
Hungarian
  • Érdes hagyma[2]
Italian
Latvian
  • Krūmāja sīpols[2]
Lithuanian
  • Laukinis česnakas[2]
Norwegian
Polish
  • Czosnek zielonawy[2]
Russian
  • Лук огородный[2]
Slovak
  • cesnak planý[2]
Swedish
Ukrainian
  • Цибуля овочева[2]
Sources & name notes (2)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Allium oleraceum — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • field garlic — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • Moeslook — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • Ail des jardins — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • Ross-Lauch — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • Ail des champs — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • Aglio selvatico — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
[2] Allium oleraceum — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • field garlic — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • Moeslook — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • Ail des jardins — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • Ross-Lauch — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • Ail des champs — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • Aglio selvatico — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • česnek planý — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • Vild løg — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • Лук огородный — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • rohulauk — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • vill-løk — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • nurmilaukka — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • Laukinis česnakas — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • backlök — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • Czosnek zielonawy — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • Цибуля овочева — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • Цыбуля агародная — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • Krūmāja sīpols — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • Érdes hagyma — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • cesnak planý — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
  • 田野韭 — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 158185; Allium oleraceum.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Botanical family
Amaryllidaceae

Genus-level classification for Allium; this does not confirm the complete catalogue name.

Sources [1]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Low suitability
Nectar value Low
Pollen value Low

Solitary wild bees

High suitability
Nectar value Low
Pollen value Low
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Structure

Vegetation layer
Herbaceous, Vegetable
Size
Small
Dimensions
0.60 m high × 0.10 m wide
Lifecycle
Perennial

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
4-8
Moisture
Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loamy
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Leaves, Flowers, Root
Edibility
3 out of 5
Medicinal value
2 out of 5

Chives can be eaten raw or cooked and are often used as a garlic flavoring in soups and other dishes. The bulbs are between 10 and 20 mm in diameter. Both the leaves and the young leaves of chives can be eaten raw or cooked and serve as a flavoring, although they are milder than garlic. The flowers can be eaten raw and are often used as a garnish on salads. Chives are mainly used as a seasoning in soups and stews. The bulbs can also be eaten raw or cooked.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Allium — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP). This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: Botanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 3537954; ID 8VTKZ; rank genus; status accepted

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.