Second species of ramp, or wild leek, found in Pennsylvania
Published: , in Outdoor News
The presence of a second species of ramp, Allium burdickii — commonly known as narrow-leaved wild leek — has been documented in southwest Pennsylvania by a team of Penn State researchers in a new study.
This plant species never before has been documented in the state, and the researchers suggest the discovery shows a need to protect remaining populations of the plant. The more common and well-known broader-leafed ramp species, Allium tricoccum, is widespread in the state and often collected.
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