Inhabiting the temperate regions of Europe, Wild Garlic is common in deciduous woodlands with moist soils, preferring slightly acidic conditions, and less frequently in scrub or hedgerows. In the British Isles, colonies are frequently associated with bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), especially in ancient woodland. The whole plant is edible and is one of the most popular wild foods in the UK’s foraging revival. The leaves can be used as salad, herb, boiled as a vegetable, in soup, or as an ingredient for sauces, or  as a substitute for basil in pesto.