A new season of the Allium Garden has opened at the Botanical Garden, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

More than one hundred unique allium species, native to Central Asia, China, Iran, and the Mediterranean region, are cultivated here.

The Global Allium Garden is a joint initiative by scientists from Uzbekistan and China. It is not only a unique botanical garden but also a symbol of friendship between the two nations.

With the help of special signs and QR codes placed next to each plant, visitors can learn about their origins and significance.

Scientists from the Kunming Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and representatives of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan participated in the opening of the new season of the Allium Garden.

The Global Allium Garden project was first launched in 2018 and has since become one of the largest allium collections in the world. Initially established on 0.5 hectares, it also features tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths. Special information has been prepared for each species, including its Latin name, distribution area, and a brief description.

The garden houses a special collection of table and medicinal varieties of allium commonly found in Uzbekistan, attracting the interest of botanists and specialists in agriculture and food sciences.

The Allium Garden is one of the major projects that has become a symbol of scientific cooperation and friendship between Uzbekistan and China. Annual seasonal events attract hundreds of visitors and contribute to developing domestic and international tourism.

In the future, plans include opening new large-scale scientific exhibitions at the Tashkent Botanical Garden.

The Global Allium Garden centers in Tashkent and Kunming continue to attract botanists and tourists worldwide.

M. Eshmirzayeva, UzA