species 4,862 observations
Wild Leek
Allium ampeloprasum
Field notes
Allium ampeloprasum is a member of the onion genus Allium. The wild plant is commonly known as wild leek or broadleaf wild leek. Its native range includes southern Europe, southwestern Asia and North Africa, but it has been cultivated and naturalized in many other countries.
Allium ampeloprasum has been differentiated into five cultivated vegetables: leek, elephant garlic, pearl onion, kurrat, and Persian leek.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Leek Moth
1
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Onion Leafminer
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Great Golden Digger Wasp, Weevil, English Grain Aphid, Black Bean Aphid
6
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Broad-winged Skipper, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Red Mason Bee
14
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Black walnut Rabbits Voles
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Bulb Cool season vegetable Edible Poisonous Vegetable
From NC State Extension.