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crinkled onion
Scientific Name: Allium crispum
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Allium crispum - Crinkled Onion
Allium crispum, commonly known as the crinkled onion, is a fascinating species of wild onion native to California.
Considerations for Pets
- This is an onion species and like other onions, may pose risks if ingested by pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium crispum Greene
- Common Name: Crinkled Onion
- Family: Liliaceae (Lily Family)
- Synonym: Allium peninsulare var. crispum
- USDA Symbol: ALCR5
Distribution and Habitat
- Allium crispum is endemic to California, USA.
- It is specifically found along the Central Coast of California.
- It grows in grasslands and slopes.
Morphological Characteristics
- The plant has a central bulb, approximately 3cm in diameter.
Ecological Role
- It is a California native.
Quirky Facts
- The leaves of the Crinkled Onion can become crinkled and twisted due to the Onion Yellow Dwarf Virus.
Related Species
- Related species mentioned include: Allium aaseae.
Further Information
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Allium crispum.