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| Scientific name | Allium roseum |
|---|---|
| Genus | Allium |
| Origin | Mediterranean |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Region | Mediterranean |
Allium roseum, commonly called rosy garlic, is an edible, Old World species of wild garlic. It is native to the Mediterranean region and nearby areas, with a natural range extending from Portugal and Morocco to Turkey and the Palestine region. It is cultivated widely, and has become naturalised in scattered locations in other regions outside its natural range.
