**Description:** A wild onion with broad green leaves and a pungent garlic-onion scent; a highly sought-after spring delicacy.
**Size:** 6 to 12 inches tall.
**Life Cycle:** A spring ephemeral that takes 7 years to grow from seed to maturity. Leaves wither before the forest canopy closes.
**Conservation:** Over-harvesting is a major concern; sustainable foraging practices are essential for colony survival.
**Habitat:** Rich, moist woodland soils under Sugar Maple and Beech trees.