Allium tricoccum
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Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID644024d1e525a906922086 |
| Scientific name | Allium tricoccum |
| Authority | Aiton |
| First published in | Hort. Kew. 1: 428 (1789) |
Description Top
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Allium tricoccum, also known as ramp, wild leek, or wild garlic, is a North American species of wild onion or garlic found in eastern Canada and the eastern United States. It is often confused with the similar Allium ursinum, which is native to Europe and Asia. This perennial plant has an ovoid-conical shaped bulb and produces broad, flat, light green leaves with purple or burgundy tints. It blooms in June or July with white, cream, or yellowish flowers arranged in an umbel. There are two recognized varieties of Allium tricoccum, with the main differences being size and color of the leaves and flowers. Ramps are considered a rare delicacy in Canada and are protected under Quebec legislation. In the United States, they are popular in the cuisines of the rural uplands and are celebrated with festivals and events. Ramps have a strong garlic and onion flavor and can be used in a variety of dishes. They also have a long history of medicinal use by Native American tribes.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Ophioscorodon tricoccon | (Aiton) Wallr. | Sched. Crit. : 129 (1822) |
| Validallium tricoccum | (Aiton) Small | Fl. S.E. U.S. : 264 (1903) |
| Aglitheis tricocum | (Aiton) Raf. | Autik. Bot. : 58 (1840) |
| Allium pictum | Moldenke |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | ramp |
| English | ramps |
| English | wild leek |
| German | ramps |
| Persian | پیازچه بهاری |
| Finnish | kielolaukka |
| French | oignon sauvage |
| Japanese | アッリウム・トリコックム |
| Norwegian Bokmål | ramsløk |
| Chinese | 野韭蔥 |
| Chinese | 北美野韭 |
| Chinese | 北美野韮 |
Varieties (abbr. var.) Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Allium tricoccum var. burdickii | Hanes | Rhodora 55: 243 (1953) |
| Allium tricoccum var. tricoccum | Unknown |
Germination/Propagation Top
Suggest a correction or add new data!| Begin at 20°C for 6 weeks, cool to 4°C for 6 weeks, then gradually increase to 10°C over 6 weeks. If no germination, the cycle is repeated. |
| Sow seeds immediately as their viability decreases rapidly, or they best germinate when fresh. If stored, seeds might need temperature cycling and patience to germinate. |
Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
No distribution data was extracted from POWO/KEW yet. We are constantly monitoring for new data.
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000757603 |
| UNII | JH988QK4NQ |
| Flora of Alabama | 4399 |
| Canadensys | 2493 |
| USDA Plants | ALTR3 |
| Tropicos | 18400477 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:8906-2 |
| The Plant List | kew-296824 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 989426 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 138334 |
| Nature Serve | 2.138691 |
| IPNI | 529036-1 |
| iNaturalist | 55634 |
| GBIF | 2856301 |
| Freebase | /m/02xf10 |
| WisFlora | 2481 |
| EPPO | ALLTC |
| EOL | 1085061 |
| USDA GRIN | 101616 |
| Wikipedia | Allium_tricoccum |
| PFAF | Allium tricoccum |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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Scientific Literature Top
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Collections Top
| In private collections | 0 |
| In public collections | 0 |