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twincrest onion
Scientific Name: Allium bisceptrum
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Twincrest Onion (Allium bisceptrum)
Considerations for Pets
- Belongs to the Allium genus, which includes onions.
- Historically, the leaves have been eaten.
Considerations for Children
- Historically, seeds have been extracted from seeded heads and eaten.
Common Names
- Twincrest Onion
- Aspen Onion
- Two-stemmed Onion
- Twin-crest Onion
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium bisceptrum S. Watson
- Family: Alliaceae (also referenced as Amaryllidaceae, and Liliaceae which is now considered outdated)
- Order: Asparagales
- Genus: Allium L.
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Not explicitly mentioned, but the text refers to Allium bisceptrum S. Watson var. bisceptrum, suggesting it's a variety of the species.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the western United States.
- Grows in northern, southern, and central regions.
- Found at high elevations.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A perennial herb.
- Grows from 1 to 4 dm high.
- Described as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Traditional Uses
- Food: Seeded heads have been placed in hot ashes, seeds extracted, and eaten. Leaves have been eaten as a relish.
Further Information
- USDA Plants Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=ALBIB
- CalPhotos (UC Berkeley): Photos available, example of Ron Wolf photo.
- Discover Life: Biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution information available.