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Allegheny onion
Scientific Name: Allium allegheniense
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Allegheny Onion (Allium allegheniense)
The Allegheny Onion, scientifically known as Allium allegheniense, is a native perennial forb/herb belonging to the Onion family (Alliaceae).
Considerations for Pets
- The Allegheny Onion is part of the Allium genus, which includes onions and garlic.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium allegheniense Small
- Common Name: Allegheny Onion
- Family: Alliaceae (Onion Family) / Amaryllidaceae (in some classifications)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonym: USDA Symbol: ALAL4
- Alternative Scientific Names:
- Allium cernuum (sometimes referred to as Allegheny Onion, but primarily known as Nodding Wild Onion or Nodding Onion)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the L48 region (Continental US excluding Alaska and Hawaii).
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a non-woody plant (forb/herb).
- Grows from seed sown in fall or spring, requiring light and cooler temperatures for germination.
Related Species
- Cliff Onion (Allium stellatum) and Wild Garlic are other native Allium species.
- Allium cepa (common onion) has many cultivars.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Discover Life