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Questions and Answers: 2019

Question: Hello there, I was told that this is a Wild Onion. It was growing in thickets, in Salem Sound, Massachusetts. …

  • Question

    Hello there, I was told that this is a Wild Onion. It was growing in thickets, in Salem Sound, Massachusetts. Can this be determined to be true or not. Might I also ask "why." I would appreciate an ID on the species as well. Thank you so much for your help! SueLB

    Answer

    Dear SueLB, your plant may be crow garlic (Allium vineale). If you had a measurement of the bulb (its diameter), we could be more certain of its identification. Best wishes.