Fosp planted 100 Wild Garlic - The plant grows up to 20 white star shaped flowers, in clusters at the top of the stalk, with pointed petals. It grows up to 45cm tall, and can form dense carpets, filling the air with the scent of garlic. Wild garlic is also known as Ramsons, Bear leek or Buckrams. The leaves and flowers are edible, and when young the leaves are delicious when added to soups, sauces and salads, with the flowers to salads and sandwiches. The Latin name ‘ursinum’ refers to the brown bear’s taste for the bulbs. They are also a favourite with wild boar and traditionally used throughout Europe as a spring tonic due to its blood-purifying properties, it is also thought to lower cholesterol. The leaves were once boiled and the resulting liquid used as a disinfectant It is also a good indicator of ancient woodland