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Allium carolinianum - DC.

Common Name

Family

Alliaceae

USDA hardiness

Coming soon

Known Hazards

Although no individual reports regarding this species have been seen, there have been cases of poisoning caused by the consumption, in large quantities and by some mammals, of certain members of this genus. Dogs seem to be particularly susceptible[76].

Habitats

Stony slopes, 3000 - 4500 metres[203]. Gravelly or stony slopes at elevations of 3000 - 5000 metres in Xinjiang, N and W Xizang provinces of China[266].

Range

E. Asia - Himalayas from Afghanistan to Nepal.

Edibility Rating

(3 of 5)

Other Uses

(0 of 5)

Weed Potential

No

Medicinal Rating

(2 of 5)

Care

Well drained soil

Moist Soil

Full sun


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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Allium carolinianum is a BULB growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

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Synonyms

A. blandum.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Flowers Leaves Root
Edible Uses:

Bulb - raw or cooked[203]. The bulbs are usually in pairs and are up to 25mm in diameter[266]. Leaves - raw or cooked. Flowers - raw. Used as a garnish on salads.

Medicinal Uses

Plants For A Future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.

Although no specific mention of medicinal uses has been seen for this species, members of this genus are in general very healthy additions to the diet. They contain sulphur compounds (which give them their onion flavour) and when added to the diet on a regular basis they help reduce blood cholesterol levels, act as a tonic to the digestive system and also tonify the circulatory system[K].

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Other Uses

Repellent

The juice of the plant is used as a moth repellent. The whole plant is said to repel insects and moles[20].

Special Uses

Cultivation details

Easily grown from seed, succeeding in a sunny position in a light well-drained soil[203]. The bulbs should be planted fairly deeply[1]. Most members of this genus are intolerant of competition from other growing plants[203]. Grows well with most plants, especially roses, carrots, beet and chamomile, but it inhibits the growth of legumes[18, 20, 54]. This plant is a bad companion for alfalfa, each species negatively affecting the other[201]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle - if you want to produce clumps more quickly then put three plants in each pot. Grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter and plant them out into their permanent positions in spring once they are growing vigorously and are large enough. Division in spring. The plants divide successfully at any time in the growing season, pot up the divisions in a cold frame or greenhouse until they are growing well and then plant them out into their permanent positions.

Other Names

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Found In

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Weed Potential

Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section. Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.

Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

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Botanical References

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Stephen ruth	Wed Aug 29 2007

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Thiruvelan	Sat Nov 28 2009

Cholesterol Cholesterol is the Greek word chole - means bile, stereos - means solid, and the chemical ol - means alcohol, Cholesterol is first seen in solid form in gallstones.

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