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Allium vineale
It is a perennial bulbflower in the genus Allium. All parts of the plant have a strong garlic odour. The underground bulb is 1 - 2 cm diameter, with a fibrous outer layer. The main stem grows to 30 - 120 cm tall, bearing 2 - 4 leaves and an apical inflorescence 2 - 5 cm diameter comprising a number of small bulbils and none to a few flowers, subtended by a basal bract.
Native to Europe, north Africa and western Asia.
While Allium vineale has been suggested as a substitute for garlic, it has an unpleasant aftertaste compared to that of garlic itself. Two last pictures are showing 2 flower globes not one ;) mutant indeed!
Spotted on Jun 28, 2013
Submitted on Jun 28, 2013
