Fatal mix-up: a couple from Austria eat what they believe to be wild garlic - and die a short time later. Wild garlic – also known as wild garlic – grows wild in many places.

However, those who pick them themselves should make sure that they do not confuse the delicacy with one of its poisonous counterparts. Confusion with wild garlic is always a problem - BfR advises purchasing it from controlled cultivation. With a close look and a quick smell test, you can quickly identify whether it is actually real wild garlic.