Kurrat

Kurrat or Egyptian Leek (Allium ampeloprasum var. kurrat) is grown in the Middle East for its leaves. It is closely related to Elephant Garlic and Leeks and is generally regarded as being in the same species, though it is also commonly listed as Allium kurrat.

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Middle East: The Middle East (also called Southwestern Asia) is a region comprising the lands that extend from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. The Middle East is a subregion of Africa-Eurasia, or more specifically, Asia, and sometimes North Africa and Afghanistan....

Elephant Garlic: Allium ampeloprasum...

Leek: Leek is a placename in more than one country:...