Allium ampeloprasum ‘Bleu Solaize’
Leek
Kingdom | Plantae | Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae |
Subkingdom | Tracheobionta | Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients |
Division | Magnoliophyta | Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms |
Class | Liliopsida | Monocots (plants with a single seed leaf); includes the lily family |
Subclass | Liliidae | Includes lilies, orchids, and many others |
Order | Asparagales | A diverse group that includes asparagus |
Family | Amaryllidaceae | Amaryllis family—plants that grow from bulbs. Includes onions and many others |
Genus | Allium | Onions, leeks, shallots, garlic, scallions, etc. |
Species | ampeloprasum | From the Greek ampelos, “vine,” and parson, “leek,” for a leek found growing in vineyards |
Cultivar | ‘Bleu Solaize’ | |
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Allium ampeloprasum ‘Bleu Solaize’ description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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