Leeks belong to the Alliaceae family and the Allieae tribe. The Allium genus comprises over 700 known species. Among the cultivated species are Allium porrum - the leek well known in our gardens and cultivated for its long, white stalk, Allium ampeloprasum - the perpetual leek so appreciated for its permanent regrowth, and Allium porrum - the evergreen leek so appreciated for its permanent regrowth. the perpetual leek so appreciated for its permanent regrowth, and other leeks such as Kurrat, Oriental Garlic, Tarée Irani and Pearl Leek. Archaeologists have found leek remains in Egyptian tombs dating back to 1550 BC. Their appearance was, however, very different: their leaves were very long and thin. The Romans also grew them abundantly in their gardens, and their appearance was also somewhat different from what we know today: the stem was thin and ended in a pronounced bulb.
