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coastal onion
Scientific Name: Allium dichlamydeum
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Allium dichlamydeum - Coastal Onion
Allium dichlamydeum, commonly known as coastal onion, is a species of wild onion native to California.
Considerations for Pets
- As a member of the Allium genus, this plant shares characteristics with garlic and onions.
Common Names
- Coastal Onion
- Magenta Wild Onion
- Tapertip Onion
- Taper Tipped Onion
- Narrowleaf Onion
- Narrow Leaved Onion
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium dichlamydeum
- Family: Allium (shares genus with garlic)
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to California.
- Found on sea cliffs and hills.
- Often grows in serpentine grasslands, such as near Inspiration Point.
Morphological Characteristics
- A wild onion species.
Quirky Facts
- Onion Peak in Clatsop County, Oregon, is named after onions, reaching an elevation of 3,057 feet, and is the third-tallest point in the county.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Allium dichlamydeum.