Allium ampeloprasum Kurrat Group
Allium ampeloprasum Kurrat Group
Safety & Hazards
Although no individual reports regarding this species have been seen, there have been cases of poisoning caused by the consumption, in large quantities and by some mammals, of certain members of this genus. Dogs seem to be particularly susceptible[ 76 Title Poisonous Plants in Britain and their Effects on Animals and Man. Publication Author Cooper. M. and Johnson. A. Publisher HMSO Year 1984 ISBN 0112425291 Description Concentrates mainly on the effects of poisonous plants to livestock. ].
Botanical Description
Allium ampeloprasum Kurrat Group is a herbaceous, perennial plant producing 6 - 9 leaves 10 - 30cm long sheathed around a flowering scape 45 - 180cm tall, growing from a much reduced underground bulb. Kurrat, also known as Egyptian Leek or Salad Leek, is cultivated mainly in Egypt and the Middle East. It is closely related to the traditional leek, but is grown mainly for its leaves, which are used mainly in salads and can be harvested on a cut and come again basis.