Σκουράθθα, Σκουράττα, Αρκόσκορτος (σκόρτος άρκος)
Etymology of Allium ampeloprasum: The generic name "Allium" is of unknown origin, as nothing close to this word exists in Latin or Ancient Greek. It is speculated that it derives from Celtic "all", meaning "pungent, burning, hot" referring to the taste. Its epithet, "ampeloprasum" derives from Ancient Greek "ἀμπελόπρασον" [ambeloprason], which literally means "vine leek" but it practically means "wild leek".
At least 21 species and subspecies of the Allium genus have been recorded in the wild, Cypriot habitat.
Allium ampeloprasum is a quite popular plant in Cyprus and it is probably the second most common Allium species in Cyprus following the neapolitanum. It consequently appears all-around Cyprus up to a maximum altitude of 850 metres. Allium ampeloprasum in Cyprus is considered the representative plant of wild garlic. It mostly grows on uncultivated, open land, as well as hillsides. Its flowering period is between May and June.
