Ramsons (Allium ursinum), also known as "ramps," wild garlic, wild leeks, or cowleeks, is a shade loving woodland plant with edible leaves, flowers, and bulbs that have a strong garlic aroma. It's a perennial in the amaryllis family, native to Europe, and Asia, and is prized for its culinary uses in salads, soups, and sauces, as well as for its traditional medicinal properties, including antimicrobial and cardiovascular benefits. Key identifiers are its glossy, pointed leaves and a distinct garlic smell when crushed, which helps distinguish it from poisonous lookalikes like lily of the valley.



















