Medicinal
Ayurveda
Lehsunia Tree
Allium sativum
Lehsunia, or Garlic, is an herbaceous plant cultivated for its pungent bulbs used worldwide as a spice and traditional medicine.
Quick Facts
Height: 0.3–0.6 m m
Blooms: May–July
Green tubular leaves, white-pinkish flower heads, underground segmented bulbs
10–30°C
Visit Information
Location
Vegetable gardens, farms
Best Viewing Time
Annual
Habitat & Care
Natural Habitat
Cultivated worldwide, temperate and subtropical regions
Lifespan
Annual crop
Temperature Range
Cool to mild warm climates
Significance
Medicinal Uses
Spice in cooking, traditional medicine, pest repellent
Cultural Significance
Known for strong aroma and medicinal benefits
Conservation Status
Cultivated widely
Did You Know?
Each bulb has multiple cloves
Used in Ayurveda and Unani medicine
Repels certain garden pests
Rich in sulfur compounds beneficial to health
Plan Your Visit
Come and see this amazing plant species in person at Patna Zoo