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Elmendorf's onion

Scientific Name: Allium elmendorfii

Family: Liliaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Elmendorf's Onion (Allium elmendorfii)

Elmendorf's Onion, scientifically known as Allium elmendorfii, is a fascinating plant belonging to the Lily Family. This article provides a comprehensive overview of this Texas native.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Allium elmendorfii M.E. Jones ex Ownbey
  • Common Name: Elmendorf's Onion
  • Family: Liliaceae (Lily Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae

Distribution and Habitat

  • Allium elmendorfii is endemic to Texas.
  • It thrives in grassland openings, specifically in oak woodlands.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Elmendorf's Onion is classified as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that isn't a grass.

Quirky Facts

  • The pronunciation of "Elmendorf's Onion" is available on pronouncekiwi.

Resources

  • Further information may be available from the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) under the name Allium elmendorfii M.E. Jones ex Ownbey.