Three-Cornered Leek

Allium triquetrum

Raw-safeJan–AprGreens

Hedgerow base, roadside, damp shaded spots

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All Identification Points

Triangular three-cornered stem — distinctive to the touch

Flat strap-like leaves

White bell-shaped flowers with green mid-stripe in drooping umbel

Strong garlic-onion smell when crushed

Invasive non-native: widespread across Bristol

Harvest Notes

February–April before flowering is best. Run a finger along the stem — the three corners are the key test.

Uses

Raw in salads, pesto, garlic bread substitute, pickled in vinegar.

Equipment Needed

Scissors, bag.

Storage

Use within 3 days. Makes excellent pesto.

Lookalikes

Snowdrop — no garlic smell, broader glaucous leaves, rounded stem. The triangular stem and garlic scent together confirm ID.

Relative Nutrition

Protein

Vitamin C

Iron

Where to Find It

Avon Gorge footpath margins and Snuff Mills hedgerow bases. Invasive species — foraging actively encouraged.

Avon GorgeSnuff Mills

Personal foraging permitted under the Theft Act 1968. Never uproot plants without landowner permission. Always use multiple identification methods before consuming any wild food.

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