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Allium schoenoprasum

Description:

The smallest species of onion with purple-pink buds that bloom before turning to seed.

Habitat:

Native to Europe, Asia and North America.

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1 Comment

BrandonBlount
BrandonBlount 11 years ago

These are a favorite in my gardens, they are superb functional plants. The flowers are awesome and the greens and roots are edible, making them the perfect addition to every garden. :-)

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Primrose

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Spotted on May 16, 2012
Submitted on May 16, 2012

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