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Garlic (Allium sativum) belongs to Alliaceae family. It is an annual herb, cultivated mainly for bulbs. Major Garlic producing states are M.P., Gujarat, Rajasthan, Orissa, U.P., Maharashtra, Punjab & Haryana. It is used mainly as aondiment for its medicinal properties and green leaves.

Name in international languages:-

• Spanish : Ajo                          • Italian : Agilio
• French : Ail                              • Portuguese : Alho
• German : Knoblanch            • Russian : Chesnok
• Swedish : Vitlok                     • Japanese : Ninniku
• Arabic : Thum                         • Chinese : Suan
• Dutch : Knoflook