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Olympic onion
Scientific Name: Allium crenulatum
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Olympic Onion (Allium crenulatum)
Allium crenulatum, commonly known as the Olympic onion, is a plant species found in specific regions of North America.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- This plant is a member of the onion family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium crenulatum Wiegand
- Common Name: Olympic onion
- Family: Amaryllidaceae (formerly Liliaceae, Lily family)
- Synonyms: Allium cascadense, Allium vancouverense
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
- Grows in the Cascades and along the coast.
- Found in difficult, high-altitude locations, such as Lillian Ridge in Olympic National Park at 1890m (6200').
Morphological Characteristics
- Erect, leafless flower stem with a hanging head.
- Many basal, grass-like leaves, shorter than the flowering stem.
Quirky Facts
- The plant has been observed to grow in difficult places, such as high altitude locations.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Allium crenulatum.
- California Academy of Sciences: Holds records and images of Allium crenulatum.
- Wikimedia Commons: Contains images of Allium crenulatum.