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red Sierra onion
Scientific Name: Allium obtusum var. obtusum
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Red Sierra Onion (Allium obtusum)
The Red Sierra Onion, scientifically known as Allium obtusum, is a captivating wild onion species native to the granite hills of eastern California and western Nevada.
Considerations for Pets
- As a member of the Allium genus (onions, garlic, etc.), this plant may contain compounds that can be harmful to some animals if ingested.
- The plant grows from a bulb, which could be of interest to digging pets.
Considerations for Children
- The plant grows from a bulb, which could be of interest to young children.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Allium obtusum Lemmon
- Common Name: Red Sierra Onion, Subalpine Onion
- Family: Alliaceae (although not explicitly stated, this is the family to which Allium belongs)
- 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 the Sierra Nevada region and in Yosemite National Park.
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial herb growing from a bulb.
- The flower cluster is often white or pink, despite the "red" in its common name.
- Some varieties can be prostrate (lying flat on the ground).
- Allium campanulatum, often referred to as Sierra Onion, has an erect stem, 2-3 flat leaves, and flowers at the stem top in a loose ball of 10-50 blossoms. Leaves wither at flowering.