Additional Information about Allium triccocum

Native to Ontario

The bulb and stalk of the wild leek have a long history of being eaten by American Indians and still today this is a popular species among foragers, who will often call them "ramps." The seeds of the Allium tricoccum will bounce when dropped onto a hard surface; a seed dispersal mechanism of the plant.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Allium triccocum

Wild leeks grow in deep woods. The leaves appear before any other plants in the spring. They are becoming quite rare as professional pickers have foraged the woods for them.