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Leaves, stems, roots, and particularly the undeveloped flowerheads can be eaten. [103] The base of the young leaves which is still under the surface is used by Bedouin and Arabs to make akkub soup. In the West Bank, young flowerheads, stems and leaves are fried in olive oil, mixed with a stew of meat chops until well done, and served mixed with ...
The narrow bulbs are formed from a single leaf base [8] and produce bright green entire, elliptical leaves up to 25 cm (9.8 in) long x 7 cm (2.8 in) wide with a petiole up to 20 cm (7.9 in) long. [8] The inflorescence is an umbel of six to 20 white flowers, lacking the bulbils produced by some other Allium species such as Allium vineale (crow ...
All parts of the plant have a strong garlic odour.The underground bulb is 1–2 cm diameter, with a fibrous outer layer. The main (flower) stem grows to 30–120 cm tall, bearing 2–4 leaves and an apical inflorescence 2–5 cm diameter comprising a number of small bulbils and none to a few flowers, subtended by a basal bract.
As for the types of garlic you can grow, there are two main varieties: softneck, which keeps for many months and features a flexible stem, and hardneck, which has a stiff stem.
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum has from one to five stems growing from the root base. [4] These stems can be a reddish or purplish color, often with a woody appearance, or a shade of green. Characteristics can depend on the prevalence of sun, with the green stems occurring more likely in the shade. [11] Close-up of S. lateriflorum stem and branch node
As the vine dies, the stem turns from green to a dark brown color. Along the stem there are often black-tipped thorns that are about 1/3-inch-long. Some stems of Common green brier do not have thorns. The upper surfaces of the leaves are darker than the undersides. The rounded alternate leaves are about 2 to 5 inches long. [8] The leaves are ...
Garlic bulbs are ready to harvest when one half to three-quarters of the leaves turn yellow. Lift the entire plant from the soil by hand or use a garden fork in compacted soils. Brush soil off the ...
Selaginella lepidophylla is a small, fern-like plant with delicate, green stems and leaves. The plant forms a low, spreading mat, and it reproduces by spores. Selaginella lepidophylla grows in dry, sandy soils in full sun. The striking feature of Selaginella lepidophylla is its adaptation to conditions of prolonged drought in its natural ...