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Geyer's onion
Scientific Name: Allium geyeri var. geyeri
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Geyer's Onion (Allium geyeri)
Allium geyeri, commonly known as Geyer's onion, is a widespread species of wild onion found in western North America.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a bulb.
- It has an onion smell.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium geyeri S. Watson
- Common Name: Geyer's Onion
- Family: Alliaceae (Onion Family) / Liliaceae (Lily Family) / Amaryllidaceae
- Genus: Allium
- Species: geyeri
- Subspecies:
- Allium geyeri var. geyeri
- Allium geyeri var. tenerum
- Synonyms:
- Allium dictyotum
- Allium funiculosum
- Allium rubrum
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to western United States and western Canada.
- Specifically found in:
- Texas
- Oregon
- New Mexico
- Nevada
- Rocky Mountain States
- Very common from plains to subalpine areas.
- Grows in moist meadows and hillsides, along streams, and in open forests.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- A bulb growing to 0.5 meters (1 ft 8 in).
- Herbaceous perennial.
- Grass-like leaves terminating in a compact, spherical shape.
- Flowers are lavender or pink, arranged in an umbel.
- Flowers bloom from April to May.
- Hardy to zone (UK) 7 and is not frost tender.
Quirky Facts
- Native Americans used Geyer's onion as a flavoring in soups and occasionally ate them raw.
- The classical Latin name "Alli" refers to garlic and onion plants.
Interactions with other organisms
- Geyer's Onion produces pollen.
Additional Information
- Geyer's Onion is also known as Geyer's wild onion.