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twincrest onion
Scientific Name: Allium bisceptrum var. bisceptrum
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Twincrest Onion (Allium bisceptrum)
Allium bisceptrum, commonly known as the twincrest onion or aspen onion, is a perennial herb belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium bisceptrum S. Watson
- Family: Amaryllidaceae (formerly Liliaceae)
- Genus: Allium L.
- Common Names: Twincrest onion, Aspen onion, Two-stemmed Onion, Twin-crest Onion
- Synonyms: Allium bisceptrum S. Watson var. bisceptrum
- Order: Asparagales
Distribution and Habitat
This species is native to the western United States and thrives at high elevations in damp areas. It is found in northern, southern, and central California and has been observed in locations such as the Toiyabe National Forest in California, Ansel Adams Wilderness, and Pup Meadow in the Greenhorn Mountains.
Morphological Characteristics
- The plant is a small forb/herb, typically reaching a height of 1 to 4 dm.
Traditional Uses
- The seeded heads have been placed in hot ashes, the seeds extracted and eaten.
- The leaves have been eaten as a relish.
Considerations for Pets
- Allium species, including onions, are generally considered to have the potential to be harmful to some pets.
Quirky Facts
- Allium bisceptrum is called "asparlaukur" in Icelandic.
Further Information
- USDA Plants Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=ALBIB
- Discover Life: Biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Allium bisceptrum.
- CalPhotos: Images of Allium bisceptrum.
- Encyclopedia of Life.