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Nevada onion
Scientific Name: Allium nevadense
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Allium nevadense (Nevada Onion)
Allium nevadense, commonly known as Nevada onion, is a species of wild onion native to the western United States.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium nevadense S. Watson
- Common Name: Nevada Onion
- Family: Alliaceae (Onion family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the western United States.
- Grows in sandy habitats.
- Specifically mentioned as growing in Nevada.
Morphological Characteristics
- Low-growing cluster growth habit.
- Flowers are 7-12 mm in size.
- Petals are ovoid to lance-shaped.
- Flower color is white or fades to pink with dark pink mid-veins.
Quirky Facts
- There is a pizza restaurant named "The Blind Onion Pizza & Pub" with multiple locations in Reno and Sparks, Nevada.
- Onion Valley Reservoir in California is a spot known for rainbow and bowcutt trout.
Resources and Further Information
- Mentioned in connection with the Nevada Garlic and Onion Advisory Board.