Garlic

Topic

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a species of bulbous flowering plant in the genus Allium, closely related to onions, shallots, leeks, and chives. Native to Central Asia and northeastern Iran, it has a long history of human consumption and use as a culinary seasoning and traditional medicine. Today, it is widely cultivated and naturalized in many regions across the globe, including Mediterranean Europe and China.