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Naples garlic

Allium neapolitanum

Naples garlic is a special plant that grows beautiful white flowers. It has a yummy smell and is often used in cooking to make food taste better. This plant loves sunny places and can grow in gardens.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Naples garlic has clusters of delicate, star-shaped white flowers that seem to float above its slender, grass-like green leaves. Its pristine white petals make it stand out beautifully in a garden or natural setting.

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Naples garlic
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Naples garlic

Category

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Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

It smells like garlic, but its delicate white flowers are a beautiful spring surprise!

Its scientific name, Allium neapolitanum, literally means 'garlic from Naples!'

Some people call it 'flowering onion' because it’s a relative of onions and chives!

The entire plant, from bulb to flower, can be eaten and adds a mild garlic flavor!

Special abilities

Ability

Underground Storage

Naples garlic stores energy in its bulb that helps it survive harsh conditions and regrow each year.

Ability

Pungent Power

Naples garlic produces a strong garlicky scent that can deter some hungry animals from eating its leaves.

Ability

Clump Creator

This plant grows in dense clumps that help it compete with other plants for sunlight and space.

Measurements & details

Height
20-50 cm
Spread
10-20 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to early summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Honey bees visit the flowers for nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Bumblebees are important pollinators of its flowers.

eaten by

Garden snail

Helix aspersa

Snails and slugs sometimes feed on the leaves.

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always wash your hands after touching plants, and don't eat any parts unless an adult says it's okay!

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Naples garlic?

20-50 cm

How wide does Naples garlic spread?

10-20 cm

How big are the flowers on Naples garlic?

1-2 cm

When does Naples garlic bloom?

Spring to early summer

Is Naples garlic edible?

Yes

Is Naples garlic toxic?

None

What is Naples garlic's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Naples garlic pollinated?

Insect

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