Allium paradoxum (M.Bieb.) G.Don is a species from Iran. Subspecies normale Stearn is not separated in 2025. It was the non-bulbiliferous form of a normally bulbiliferous and weedy species and is the one pictured here. Growers in England complained that even it was a weed and warned against growing it. Photos by Mark McDonough who wrote the following. "Here in a colder climate (northern New England, USA), it is barely able to survive and frequently gets damaged by late hard freezes. Absolutely one of my favorites, and an interesting plant on all accounts. The shiny green leaves have a central raised vein on the upper surface and give the distinct impression that the leaves are upside-down. The leaves recline and conceal the emerging buds initially. If the frost doesn't get them, the decorative pendant bells are large and pristine white, reminiscent of Leucojum. Flowers in early April." Height range: 20-40 cm.
