Leek
Allium tricoccum
| Family | Lily (Liliaceae) |
|---|---|
| Bloom | Summer |
| Habitat | Moist deciduous forest |
| Status | Native |
| Cycle | Perennial |
| Height | 5-10″ |
| Flower | Flowers form in a round cluster 1-1.5″ wide on a ramp that comes up after the leaves have died. Each flower has 6 parts about 1/4″ wide. |
| Leaf | Leaves are basal, lance-like flat leaves that disappear before the plant flowers. |
| Notes | Leeks have an onion or garlic smell and have an oval root bulb. |
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