Garlic

Scientific Name: Allium sativum

Plant Family: Amaryllidaceae

Native Region: Central Asia

Garlic

Brief Description

Garlic is a perennial bulbous plant with long, flat, grass-like green leaves. The leaves in this image appear to be experiencing physiological stress or 'witches’ broom' stunted growth. Typically, it produces a flowering stalk (scape) and a bulb divided into several cloves.

Care Instructions

Plant cloves in well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny location during autumn. Maintain consistent moisture but avoid waterlogging. Harvest when the lower leaves turn brown but the top leaves are still green.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-03-07T22:55:07.508025