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red Sierra onion
Scientific Name: Allium obtusum
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Allium obtusum - Red Sierra Onion
Allium obtusum, commonly known as the red Sierra onion or subalpine onion, is a species of wild onion found in specific regions of North America.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is an onion, and all plants in the Allium family are toxic to pets. The plant can cause damage to red blood cells in dogs, cats, and other animals.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is an onion, and all plants in the Allium family are toxic to people. The plant can cause damage to red blood cells in children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium obtusum Lemmon
- Common Names: Red Sierra onion, subalpine onion
- Synonyms:
- Allium obtusum var. conspicuum
- Allium obtusum var. obtusum
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to eastern California and western Nevada.
- Specifically found in the granite hills of Central and Northern California, primarily in the Sierra Nevada region.
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial herb with a bulb.
- Often found with a dark red onion.
- The flower cluster is commonly white or pink, despite the name, and often has a single stripe running down the petal.