Tulbaghia capensis

Tulbaghia capensis
Tulbaghia capensis

Common names: wild garlic (English). 
Botanical name: Tulbaghia capensis

Wild garlic, Tulbaghia capensis, is a small perennial herb native to South Africa. It grows up to 15-35 cm high and has flowers that are brownish to purplish and green with an orange corona. The plant is found on rocky slopes and is a winter rainfall species that flowers from autumn to late spring. The plants roots and leaves have a pungent garlic fragrance. Tulbaghia capensis is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, coughs, fever, and headaches. The plant is also used as a natural insect repellent. Plant it in well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter, in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season but avoid overwatering.

Uses & Benefits: culinary herb, food, pot plant, snake repellent

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Family: Amaryllidaceae
Type: geophyte
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