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aspen onion
Scientific Name: Allium bisceptrum var. palmeri
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Aspen Onion (Allium bisceptrum)
The Aspen Onion, also known as the Twincrest Onion or simply Wild Onion, is a fascinating plant with a culinary history. Its scientific name is Allium bisceptrum.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that the greens of this wild onion are used as a culinary flavoring. Plants in the Allium family (onions, garlic, etc.) can sometimes be of concern to pets if ingested in significant quantities.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions that the greens of this wild onion are used as a culinary flavoring. Plants in the Allium family (onions, garlic, etc.) can sometimes be of concern to children if ingested in significant quantities.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium bisceptrum
- Common Names: Aspen Onion, Twincrest Onion, Wild Onion
- Family: Alliaceae (Onion Family)
- Synonyms: Allium palmeri (mentioned in connection to an Aspen Onion print)
Distribution and Habitat
- The Aspen Onion is a high elevation plant native to California.
- It thrives in damp environments.
Morphological Characteristics
- Grows from bulbs.
- Reaches a certain height from the ground.
Traditional Uses
- The Washoe people traditionally used the greens of this wild onion as a culinary flavoring.
- Young leaves and stems are used after they first appear.
Resources
- Gerald and Buff Corsi have detailed images of Allium bisceptrum (Aspen Onion) available through the California Academy of Sciences.