Dwarf garlic facts for kids
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Allium chamaemoly, also called dwarf garlic, is a small plant from the garlic family. It grows naturally around the Mediterranean Sea. People also grow it in other places because of its pretty flowers and strong-smelling bulbs.
About Dwarf Garlic
Dwarf garlic is found in the wild in many countries. These include Spain (and the Balearic Islands), France (including Corsica), Malta, and Italy (including Sardinia and Sicily). You can also find it in Greece, the Balkans, Algeria, and Morocco.
What Dwarf Garlic Looks Like
This plant is quite small and grows from a bulb hidden underground. The stem, called a scape, is very short or sometimes not there at all. This means its flowers grow close to the ground.
The flower parts, called tepals, are usually white. They often have a purple line running down the middle. The leaves look like grass and are flat. They sometimes have long, white hairs on them.
Types of Dwarf Garlic
Scientists recognize two main types, or varieties, of dwarf garlic:
- Allium chamaemoly subsp. chamaemoly: This type grows in most parts of Europe where dwarf garlic is found. However, it is not found in North Africa.
- Allium chamaemoly subsp. longicaulis Pastor & Valdés: This type grows in Spain (including the Balearic Islands), Algeria, and Morocco.
See also
In Spanish: Allium chamaemoly para niños
