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Victor Sack
 
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Rodney Myrvaagnes > wrote:

> (Victor Sack) wrote:
>
> >Bear's leeks (AKA Allium ursinum, Bärlauch, ail des ours, cheremsha,
> >wild garlic, etc.) are here at last, for few weeks at least.
> >

> Victor, Is this plant similar to the ramps of Appalachia?


I've never tasted ramps, but, indeed, it is said to be very similar and
looks simliar, too. They are both leafy plants from the Allium family
and both have a distinctive garlic smell and taste. According to
Gernot's site, ramps tend to taste more "oniony", though.

Here are some pictures for comparison:

Bear's leeks:
<http://heilpflanzen.wetteronline.de/baerlauch/baerlauch_bilder.shtml>

Ramps:
<http://www.ct-botanical-society.org/galleries/alliumtric.html>

Victor