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shortstyle onion

Scientific Name: Allium brevistylum

Family: Liliaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Shortstyle Onion (Allium brevistylum)

Allium brevistylum, commonly known as Shortstyle Onion, is a perennial herb belonging to the onion family. This plant is characterized by its relatively short style within the flower, a feature that gives it its common name.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that this plant is in the Allium genus, which includes onions and garlic. Plants in the Allium genus are known to be potentially toxic to pets.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions the plant is used medicinally as a poultice of the ground root. Any plant with medicinal uses could potentially have adverse effects if ingested improperly.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Allium brevistylum S. Watson
  • Common Name: Shortstyle Onion
  • Family: Alliaceae (Onion Family) or Amaryllidaceae (depending on classification)
  • Order: Asparagales
  • Genus: Allium L.
  • Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • The text mentions a Utah Range Map, suggesting this plant is found in Utah.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is a bulb-forming plant that grows up to 0.5 meters (1ft 8in) in height.
  • The flowering stem is 20-60 cm tall, flattened, and narrowly winged towards the top.
  • The plant features pink flowers.
  • Leaves are long, linear, and v-shaped in cross-section.

Other Information

  • The plant is a perennial forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that lives for more than two years.
  • The flowers do not open widely, making the short style difficult to see.
  • It is hardy to zone 2 (UK).
  • It flowers from July to August.

Traditional Uses

  • Wild onions, including Shortstyle Onion, have been used for their edible bulbs since ancient times in both the New and Old Worlds.
  • The text mentions a medicinal use as a poultice of the ground root.

Resources

  • Discover Life hosts a page with information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Allium brevistylum.
  • Biolog.cz contains taxonomic information about this plant.
  • Dave's Garden, is mentioned as a source of gardening tips.