Garlic (Allium sativum) is a spice crop belonging to the family Alliaceae along with onion (A. cepa. L), leek (A. ameloprisum L.), chives (A. schoenoprasum L), and shallot (A. asaclincum). It is the second most widely used amongst cultivated Alliums after onions (Allium cepa). The crop consists of an underground bulb and vegetative shoot which consist of leaves and flowers. They are 40 cm tall when fully grown.
Garlic is one of the most important herbs found in Nigeria. It is used for flavoring food. But over the years, it has also been used as a medicine to prevent or treat various types of diseases.
