In Bay Area there is an organization called "Lovers of the Stinking Rose," dedicated to what miracle bulb?

The poetic nickname "stinking rose" refers to the pungent, multi-cloved bulb celebrated for its powerful flavor and aroma. This historical term playfully acknowledges the plant's strong smell while referencing the way its individual cloves cluster together, resembling the layered petals of a rose. The "Lovers of the Stinking Rose" is the official fan club of The Stinking Rose, a famous garlic-themed restaurant in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood that proudly lives by the motto, "We season our garlic with food."

The bulb's reputation as a "miracle" plant stems from both its culinary versatility and its long history in traditional medicine. The science behind its signature scent involves sulfur compounds. When a clove is crushed or cut, an enzyme called alliinase converts a compound named alliin into allicin, which is responsible for the sharp aroma and is often the focus of health studies. This deep appreciation for the bulb is a hallmark of Northern California culture, extending south of the Bay Area to Gilroy, the "Garlic Capital of the World" and home to an enormous annual festival dedicated to it.