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Brandegee's onion
Scientific Name: Allium brandegeei
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Brandegee's Onion (Allium brandegeei)
Brandegee's onion is a distinctive wild onion belonging to the genus Allium. It's also referred to as Brandegee Onion.
Considerations for Pets
- As a member of the Allium genus, similar to onions and garlic, Brandegee's onion may contain compounds that could be of concern if ingested by pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium brandegeei S. Watson
- Common Name: Brandegee's Onion
- Family: Amaryllidaceae (Onion Family). Also mentioned as Liliaceae (Lily family) in some sources.
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Allium brandegei, Allium diehlii, Allium minimum, Allium tribracteatum
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in the interior western portion of the United States.
- Grows on gravelly hillsides at all elevations, appearing soon after snowmelt.
- Observed in locations such as Kelly Mountain (west of Hailey, Idaho), Snodgrass (GV, CO), and Vinegar Hill near Prairie City, OR.
- Prefers dry, gravelly meadows, plains to montane environments.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Has an erect stem.
- Flowers are white.
- Possesses two very narrow, slightly concave leaves that are longer than the flower stem and stay green through the season.
- Stem height ranges from 3-10 cm.
- Reported to have an onion-like smell.
Quirky Facts
- The flower blossoms are lighter in color and are more open, resembling a six-pointed star, compared to other wild onions.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden provides information and a community for sharing gardening tips.
- BLM ID320 provides information.