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wild onion

Scientific Name: Allium ascalonicum

Family: Liliaceae

Category: Monocot

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Wild Onion: A Versatile Plant with Many Names

The term "Wild Onion" refers to several plant species, primarily within the genus Allium. This page provides information about various plants sharing this common name.

Considerations for Pets

  • Wild onions, like other members of the Allium genus, possess a distinct onion-like aroma.

Common Names and Scientific Nomenclature

  • Accepted Scientific Name: This page refers primarily to Allium canadense.
  • Common Names: Wild onion, Canada onion, Canadian garlic, wild garlic, meadow garlic.
  • Other species mentioned that also have the common name "Wild Onion" include: Allium vineale and Allium validum, and Allium stellatum (Autumn Wild Onion).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Alliaceae (Lily family) or Amaryllis family (depending on the source).
  • Genus: Allium
  • Note: The text also references other Allium species besides canadense that share the common name "Wild Onion," indicating the name is applied broadly within the genus.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Allium canadense is native to eastern North America.
  • Allium stellatum (Autumn Wild Onion) habitat is rocky slopes, prairies, and shores.

Ecological Role

  • Wild onions (specifically Allium canadense and Allium vineale) are sometimes considered weeds in gardens and lawns, and can be difficult to control.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Wild onions grow in clumps.
  • Allium validum is described as a bulbous herb.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The text warns of "Toxic 'Crows Poison' plants" that resemble wild onion but do not have an onion smell. This suggests a potential for misidentification and consumption by animals or humans.

Quirky Facts

  • The text mentions that smelling the plant confirms that it is Wild Onion and that if it smells like onion it is safe to eat, but if it just smells like grass, it is not.