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Garlic. Allium sativum, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion genus, Allium.

Garlic

Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive,[1] and rakkyo.[2] With a history of human use of over 7,000 years, garlic is native to central Asia,[3] and has long been a staple in the Mediterranean region, as well as a frequent seasoning in Asia, Africa, and Europe. It was known to Ancient Egyptians, and has been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes.[4] Description[edit] The Health Benefits and Medical Emergency uses of Garlic. Garlic 101 - A Garlic Primer. Obviously I can't squeeze an entire site into a couple of pages!

Garlic 101 - A Garlic Primer

However if you're new to the world of garlic then here's some basic information about the stinking rose. If you fancy testing your garlic knowledge then try the garlic trivia quiz at Tenfold Trivia. What Is Garlic? Garlic is a bulbous plant of the genus allium. There are around 500 members of the allium genus which includes other well known plants such as leeks, shallots and onions.