Allium victorialis   Alpine Leek

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With rather broad leaves reminding you a little of Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley) Allium victorialis with greeny white flowers was our last flower of the day. It is a variable, circumpolar plant and some varieties have been studied extensively in Japan for medicinal anti-thrombosis and anti-cancer properties.

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Walk from Ozpizio Bernina to Alp Grüm, Engadine, Switzerland 9th July 2010

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Allium victorialis Alpine Leek

Walk from Ozpizio Bernina to Alp Grün, Engadine, Switzerland 9th July 2010

Added on 21st July 2010, updated 7th August 2018

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