Garlic
Allium sativum
Garlic has been used for thousands of years by cultures worldwide as both food and medicine. It is a member of the lily family, which includes many well-known edibles including onions, chives, shallots and leeks. Garlic is easy to grow, and thrives in virtually any mild climate. China grows about 75 percent of the world's garlic. Most American production happens near the California city of Gilroy, which calls itself "Garlic Capital of the World."