Hairy garlic facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hairy garlic |
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Allium
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subhirsutum
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Allium subhirsutum, also known as the hairy garlic, is a type of plant found all around the Mediterranean region. You can find it from Spain and the Canary Islands all the way to Turkey and Palestine.
Hairy garlic is a plant that grows back every year. It can reach up to 50 centimeters (about 20 inches) tall. Its leaves are long, up to 15 millimeters wide, and get narrower towards the end. They have small hairs along their edges, which is how the plant gets its name, "hairy garlic." The plant's flowers grow in a cluster called an umbel. Each cluster has only a few white flowers, and they often have thin pink lines in the middle.
What is Hairy Garlic Used For?
Hairy garlic is a plant that people can eat. Sometimes, it is grown in gardens for cooking. The bulbs, which are like the underground part of the plant, can be cooked or added to salads.
However, it's important to know that eating very large amounts of hairy garlic might not be good for you. There have been a few reports of it causing problems if too much is eaten.
Where Does Hairy Garlic Grow?
Hairy garlic grows in different places across the Mediterranean region. There are a couple of main types, or subspecies, of this plant:
- Allium subhirsutum subsp. obtusitepalum is found on Alegranza Island in the Canary Islands.
- Allium subhirsutum subsp. subhirsutum grows from Spain and Morocco to Turkey and Palestine.
See also
- In Spanish: Allium subhirsutum para niños
