Allium moly
Lily Leek, Yellow Garlic
Also known as: Cepa moly (L.) Moench +3 more
- Cepa moly (L.) Moench
- Kalabotis moly (L.) Raf.
- Molyza moly (L.) Salisb.
- Nectaroscordum moly (L.) Galasso & Banfi
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaryllidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bulbous geophyte.
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Allium moly (commonly known as Lily Leek or Yellow Garlic) is a bulbous plant belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. Originating in Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Allium is notably large, comprising more than 1050 species. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, France, Italy, Morocco, Spain
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Austria, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms