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Allium subvillosum

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Bulbs almost globular, solitary or in clumps. Stems 25-45cm, sometimes more. Leaves ciliate, 20-40cm long by 5-20mm wide. Flowers cup-shaped, white, about 8mm long, in hemispherical umbels 2.5-5cm in diameter, spring. Western Mediterranean region, Portugal and Canary Islands. Best in the alpine house.