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allium

/ˈæliəm/

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What does allium mean?

noun

  1. Any of many bulbous plants of the genus Allium, including onions and garlic.

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Leek is the only allium I know of that may grow steadily but slowly through severe drought; the water-short gardener can depend on leeks for a fall/winter onion supply.
Steve SolomonGardening without irrigation : $b or without much, anywayProject Gutenberg ebook #4512