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Plants, Vegetables

Scientific name: allium ampeloprasum var. porrum

Leeks are members of the onion family. They grow a tight bundle of leaves above the ground rather than a round bulb like an onion. Leeks are used mainly in soups and stews. They have a much milder flavour than onions do.
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