Garlic is

A

Allium cepa

B

Allium sativum

C

Hyacinthus orientalis

D

Convallaria majalis.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question**: The question asks for the scientific name of garlic from the given options. 2. **List the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Allium sepa - B) Allium sativum - C) Hyacinthus orientalis - D) Convolaria magellus 3. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Option A: Allium sepa** - This is known to be the scientific name for onion, not garlic. - **Option B: Allium sativum** - This is the scientific name for garlic. This option seems correct. - **Option C: Hyacinthus orientalis** - This is the scientific name for the garden hyacinth, which is not related to garlic. - **Option D: Convolaria magellus** - This is known as the lily of the valley, which is also not related to garlic. 4. **Conclusion**: After analyzing all the options, the correct scientific name for garlic is **Allium sativum** (Option B). 5. **Additional Information**: Garlic belongs to the family Liliaceae and is a bulbous plant commonly found in Central Asia. It is widely used in cooking for flavoring and has medicinal properties. **Final Answer**: The correct answer is **B) Allium sativum**. ---
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