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San Bernardino Mountain onion
Scientific Name: Allium monticola
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Allium monticola - San Bernardino Mountain Onion
Allium monticola, commonly known as the San Bernardino Mountain onion, is a wild onion species native to Southern California.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is an onion, and other members of the Allium genus are known to cause toxicity in pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium monticola Davidson
- Common Name: San Bernardino Mountain onion
- Family: Alliaceae (Onion family)
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
- ITIS TSN: 42646
Distribution and Habitat
- Allium monticola is endemic to Southern California, specifically found in the San Bernardino Mountains.
- It is also found in the eastern San Gabriel Mountains.
Synonyms and Alternative Names
- Taper tipped onion
- Tapertip onion
- Narrow leaved onion
- Narrowleaf onion
Resources and Further Information
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Allium monticola.