Allium sativum
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Garlic
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Leek
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Onion
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Shallot
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Explanation
Allium sativum is the scientific name for garlic. Allium porrum is leek, Allium cepa is onion, and Allium ascalonicum is shallot.
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Allium sativum is the scientific (binomial) name for garlic, a bulbous plant in the onion family cultivated for its pungent cloves. Leek, onion, and shallot are related Allium species but each has its own distinct scientific name (e.g., Allium cepa for onion).