Ramsons

Synonyms:   Bear Garlic,Wild Garlic

Scientific Name:   Allium ursinum


Native to Eurasia.

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Ramsons


Genus species: Allium ursinum
Common Names: Ramsons,Bear Garlic,Wild Garlic
Family Name: Amaryllidaceae  
Perennial herbs from bulbs; leaves basal, flat and parallel-veined; toxic if ingested; position of ovary varies by subfamily, the Agapanthoideae and Allioideae have superior ovaries, while the Amaryllidoideae (e.g.--- Daffodil) have inferior ovaries.
    Alternate Family Name (Synonym): Alliaceae  
Seed Type Angiosperm
Origin:  
Native: native to North America.
Non-native: not native to North America.
Introduced Native: native to North
America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA
terminology
Nonnative
Category:Wildflower
Flower Color:White
Identified by:J.D. Mancini
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