Garlic: An Herb Society of America Guide
Allium sativum var. sativum
 A. sativum 'Nootka Rose' - a softneck cultivar with a psuedostem of overlapping leaf sheaths characteristic of A. sativum var. sativum |
Genus: Allium
Species: sativum
Variety: sativum
Common name: common softneck garlic
Characteristics:
- softneck (no woody central stalk)
- no flowers or flower stalk unless stressed
- no bulbils
- large bulbs and highest number of cloves (8-60); cloves of various sizes, often arranged in layers
- rough-edged leaves
- long storing
- easily braided
Groups referenced in the horticultural trade:
- Artichoke – overlapping clove layers resemble an artichoke
- Silverskin – smooth, white wrappers; longest storage time
Next variety: Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon