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Allium roseum L.

rosy garlic (Amaryllidaceae)

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RestrictedVery strong tendencyS
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Allium roseum is a non-native plant that is spreading – especially var. bulbiferum, in which some flowers are replaced by bulbils.

Hayle (VC1: West Cornwall & Scillies); 2021-06-01

 rosy garlic / Allium roseum: _Allium roseum_ is a non-native plant that is spreading – especially var. _bulbiferum_, in which some flowers are replaced by bulbils.

The spathe of Allium roseum is shorter than the pedicels, and its filaments do not project into 3 points, as in some other related species, but the pink colouring is the most recognisable feature.

Hayle (VC1: West Cornwall & Scillies); 2021-06-01

 rosy garlic / Allium roseum: The spathe of _Allium roseum_ is shorter than the pedicels, and its filaments do not project into 3 points, as in some other related species, but the pink colouring is the most recognisable feature.

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