Allium sphaerocephalon

Taxobox
name = Round Headed Leek

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image_width = 200px
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Liliopsida
ordo = Asparagales
familia = Alliaceae
tribus = Allieae
genus = "Allium"
species = "A. sphaerocephalon"
binomial = "Allium sphaerocephalon"
binomial_authority = L.

The Round-headed leek ("Allium sphaerocephalon"), is also known as Round-headed garlic, ball-head onion, and other variations on these names. Other names include Drumsticks, and in Germany, Kugellauch. It is a hardy perennial plant of the family Alliaceae, the onion family. It is grown by gardeners for its striking appearance when in flower. The purple spherical flower head is borne on a long spike, up to 50cm in height, usually in the month of July.

There are several varieties, including:
*"A. sphaerocephalon" f. "prostratum"
*"A. sphaerocephalon" var. "stipitatum"
*"A. sphaerocephalon" ssp. "durandoi"

Synonyms for "Allium sphaerocephalon" include "Allium descendens" L.

External links

* [http://www.maltawildplants.com/LILI/Allium_sphaerocephalon.html Comprehensive profile for "Allium sphaerocephalon" from the website MaltaWildPlants.com]