Kingdom Plantae Clade Monocots Family Amaryllidaceae | Clade Angiosperms Order Asparagales Subfamily Allioideae | |
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Allium kermesinum is a flowering plant in the Allium genus known by the common name crimson leek or Kamnik leek. It is endemic to Slovenia.
Description
Allium kermesinum has a long bulb, with ridged leaves similar to those of chives. The flowers vary from red to pink and are faintly fragrant, reminiscent of garlic. It blossoms between August and September. It is endemic to Slovenia, where it grows in the Kamnik–Savinja Alps.
References
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