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Columbian onion

Scientific Name: Allium columbianum

Family: Liliaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Allium columbianum - Columbian Onion

The text provided discusses "Onions" and specifically mentions the "Columbian Onion," scientifically known as Allium columbianum. It also references a synonym, Allium douglasii var. columbianum.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

  • Scientific Name: Allium columbianum (Ownbey & Mingrone) P. Peterson, Annable & Rieseberg
  • Synonym: Allium douglasii var. columbianum
  • Common Name: Columbian Onion

Distribution and Habitat:

  • The text mentions Columbia Basin Onion in Hermiston, OR, and refers to Discover Life's page regarding the distribution of Allium columbianum.

Historical Context:

  • The text mentions the "Columbian Exchange," highlighting the transfer of onions between regions, noting that onions originated from ancient Egypt.