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pitted onion
Scientific Name: Allium lacunosum var. lacunosum
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Allium lacunosum: Pitted Onion
Allium lacunosum, commonly known as pitted onion, is a species of wild onion endemic to California.
Considerations for Pets
- As a member of the onion family, Allium lacunosum may pose risks to pets if ingested.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium lacunosum S. Watson
- Common Name: Pitted Onion
- Family: Alliaceae (Onion family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Subordinate Taxa: Allium lacunosum S. Watson var. davisiae (M.E. Jones) D. McNeal & F. Ownbey, Allium lacunosum var. lacunosum S. Watson
- Synonyms:
- Allium aaseae Ownbey (related species)
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to California.
- Common member of the flora in California.
- Specifically found on serpentine soils in the Coast Ranges of Central and Southern California.
- Found in rocky hillsides and meadows.
- Photographed at Ring Mountain Open Space Preserve, located near Mill Valley, California.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth habit: Perennial.
- Small wild onion.
- Flowers can be white or pale pink, with dark veins.
- Reaches a medium height of 30cm.
- Flowers range from pale rose to pure white.
Quirky Facts
- The text notes that onions are lilies.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Allium lacunosum.
- Jo-Ann Ordano, California Academy of Sciences.
- Dave's Garden: a community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.