Allium tricoccum
| Scientific Name: | Allium tricoccum |
| Synonym: | |
| Family: | Alliaceae |
| Common Name: | Wild Leek |
| Authority: | Linnaeus |
| Etymology: | |
| C Value: | 7 |
| Wetness: | FACU+ |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 13 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Perfect |
| Flower Shape: | Actinomorphic (radially symmetrical) |
| Flower # of Parts: | 6 |
| Flower Color: | Green, Yellow |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Basal |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
| Leaf Shape: | Obovate (widest above middle) |
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| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
| Leaf Toothing: | Entire |
| Stem Surface: | Glabrous (smooth) |
| Trunk/Bark: | N/A |
| Armature: | None |
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| Habitat: | Forest, Savanna |
| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | This species is similar to Allium burdickii, but this one has wider leaves and red petioles. |
| Gee Whiz: | Also known as ramps, this is an edible plant, but it should never been removed from the wild in Illinois because populations are scattered and rare. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |