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Allium triquetrum

Allium triquetrumfam. Liliaceae
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Prezentare

Allium triquetrum, cunoscut sub numele de leuciu cu trei laturi, este o plantă perenă nativă în regiuni precum Algerie, Baleares, Corse, Franța, Italia, Maroc, Portugalia, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spania și Tunisia. Această plantă din familie Alliaceae se adaptează la condiții umide cu lumină parțială sau ombre, fiind rezistentă la diferite niveluri de lumină. Cu o înălțime de 0,4 m, această plantă este cunoscută pentru părțiile sale alimentare - lăpâuri, flore și rădăcini - care pot fi colectate pentru utilizarea culinară. Caracteristică distinctivă a acestui plant este stemul său triangular, care îi da numele plantei.

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What is Allium triquetrum?

Allium triquetrum, cunoscut sub numele de leuciu cu trei laturi, este o plantă perenă nativă în regiuni precum Algerie, Baleares, Corse, Franța, Italia, Maroc, Portugalia, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spania și Tunisia.

What is Allium triquetrum used for?

Traditionally used for digestion. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.

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Beneficii și dovezi

1 claim · traditional-use context
Traditional-use context
These notes are presented as ethnobotanical context. No cited clinical references are catalogued for this plant yet.
  • Allium triquetrum, like other Allium species, has been traditionally used in European herbal medicine to support digestive health. A decoction of the leaves and flowers may help alleviate occasional indigestion or bloating.

    The mechanism involves sulfur compounds such as allicin, which can stimulate gastric juice secretion and improve digestion. However, specific mechanisms for Allium triquetrum are not fully characterised.

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Cultivare

Allium triquetrum se dezvolte în lumină plină sau parțială și preferă sușete umide cu structură de pământ legată (sândal) sau medie. Este rezistent în regiuni temperate cu o gamă de 7-10. Plantele se pot distanța cu aproximativ 20 cm pentru cea mai bună creștere. Acest peren căpătă o înălțime maximă de 0,4 m și este alimentar, oferind lăpâurile sale, flore și rădăcini ca ingrediente culinare.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade, Full shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium
Hardiness
7-10
Life cycle
Perennial
Mature size
0.4 m tall
Spacing
20cm
For first-time growers

How to grow Allium triquetrum for the first time

8steps

Start with planting Skip in a sunny spot and follow these simple steps for success.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    Skip bulbs, well-draining soil, a garden fork or trowel.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant Skip in early fall or late winter when the soil is still cool.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Choose a location with light to partial sun. Ensure the soil is well-draining, slightly sandy, and rich in organic matter.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Plant bulbs 20cm apart and about 5-7cm deep. Water thoroughly after planting.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged during this period to encourage root growth.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Water regularly, especially in dry spells. Fertilize once a year with compost or well-rotted manure.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune dead leaves and spent flowers to maintain the plant's health and appearance.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting in heavy soil, neglecting to mulch, not providing enough sunlight, and using chemical fertilizers.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:FlowersLeavesRoot
Edible uses: The Allium triquetrum is eaten for its leaves, flowers, and roots. The leaves can be used fresh or dried, while the flowers are often consumed raw in salads. Roots are typically cooked before eating.
Other uses:Fragrance
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Distribuție

11 native · 18 introduced
Distribution across2 continents· 11 native· 18 introduced
Europe8 regions
native (4)FranceItalyPortugalSpain
introduced (4)IrelandPortugalSpainUnited Kingdom
Africa3 regions
native (3)AlgeriaMoroccoTunisia
Broader regions
introduced:Argentina Northeast, California, Cape Provinces, Falkland Is., New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Oregon, South Australia, Tasmania, Turkey-in-Europe, Victoria, Western Australia
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Specimen gallery

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Allium triquetrum (Allium triquetrum) — botanical photograph
Allium triquetrum (Allium triquetrum)
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See also

8 related
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