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Nevius' garlic

Scientific Name: Allium nevii

Family: Liliaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Allium nevii: Nevius' Garlic

Allium nevii, commonly known as Nevius' garlic, is a perennial herb belonging to the genus Allium.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Allium nevii S. Watson
  • Family: Amaryllidaceae
  • Synonyms: Allium douglasii var. nevii (S. Watson) Ownbey & Mingrone
  • Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the east slope.
  • Blooms typically occur from May to July.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth habit: Forb/herb.
  • Duration: Perennial.

Related Species

  • Other Allium species include:
    • Allium nigrum (black garlic)
    • Allium oleraceum (field garlic)
    • Allium triquetrum (three-cornered leek, triquetous garlic)
    • Allium vineale (crow garlic, wild onion)
    • Allium canadense (Canadian/Meadow garlic)
    • Allium neapolitanum (white garlic)
    • Allium sativum (cultivated garlic)

Further Information

  • Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Allium nevii.
  • Gardenguides.com: Offers plant information and identification resources for Nevius' garlic.