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Allium a genus of plants belonging to the Liliaceae family; contain N-propyl-disulfide. A constant heavy diet of many species causes severe hemolytic anemia. Includes A. ameloprasm (wild onion), A. canadense (wild onion), A. cepa (cultivated onion), A. sativum (garlic), A. schoenprasm (chives), A. triquetrum (three-cornered garlic), A. ursinum (wild garlic), A. validum (wild onion), A. vineale (false garlic). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Garlic--a plant in the allium family, related to onions and
leeks--has been used since ancient times both as a medicine and as a
condiment or seasoning in foods. This mostly
strong-smelling allium herb includes garlic, onions, scallions, leeks,
and chives--all belonging to the lily family. com) Products: AgFax: Midsouth Cotton, AgFax:
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