Kurrat or Egyptian Leek (Allium ampeloprasum var. kurrat) is grown in the Middle East for its leaves. It is closely related to Elephant Garlic and Leeks and is generally regarded as being in the same species, though it is also commonly listed as Allium kurrat. Species See List of Allium species Allium is the onion genus with about 1250 species, mostly classified in its own family Alliaceae. ... A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ... Species Allium ampeloprasum Elephant Garlic, russian garlic(Allium ampeloprasum var. ... Binomial name Allium ampeloprasum var. ...