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Allium sphaerocephalon L.

round-headed leek (Amaryllidaceae)

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Allium sphaerocephalon has globose heads of pinkish flowers (and no bulbils); it is native to the Avon Gorge in Bristol, but is also popular as a garden plant.

Menai Bridge (VC52: Anglesey); 2020-08-08

 round-headed leek / Allium sphaerocephalon: _Allium sphaerocephalon_ has globose heads of pinkish flowers (and no bulbils); it is native to the Avon Gorge in Bristol, but is also popular as a garden plant.

The leaves of Allium sphaerocephalon are round in cross-section.

Menai Bridge (VC52: Anglesey); 2020-08-08

 round-headed leek / Allium sphaerocephalon: The leaves of _Allium sphaerocephalon_ are round in cross-section.

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