Question: hello, im in ohio, and found this in the woods while gathering wild onions. its 2 leaves are smooth yet …
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hello, im in ohio, and found this in the woods while gathering wild onions. its 2 leaves are smooth yet slightly rubbery, it has a dark red stalk almost the color of red velvet cake, the bottom of it has the skin of an onion and the inner parts of one as well, i found it growing in a patch.
Answer
Dear marriedhunter56, good morning. You may have found Allium tricoccum (wild leek). I can't see some of the plant from the image, so my answer here is a little tentative. You should find a fibrous, netted covering over the bulb in this species (when freshly unearthed from the ground). A strong onion/garlic odor should also accompany this plant. Best wishes.
