Garlic society plant organic edible farm in pot, North-Eastern Islands

The common name "society garlic" stems from the rumor that this plant tastes like garlic without causing bad breath. The strong garlic scent of the foliage overpowers the sweet scent of the flowers, which smell only faintly of garlic when crushed.

Uses 
Often sold as an herb, society garlic is known to be especially delicious in salads and soups. South Africa's Dutch settlers used it in the place of more traditional garlic. The greens of society garlic can be cooked similar to chives, and the bulbs similar to traditional garlic. Use it to garnish any dish, such as a salad or dessert, with a society garlic flower. Aside from its culinary use, crushed leaves from this plant can also be rubbed on the skin to repel fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes.