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broadstemmed onion
Scientific Name: Allium platycaule
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Allium platycaule - Broadstemmed Onion
Allium platycaule, commonly known as broadstemmed onion or flat-stem onion, is a charming species of wild onion.
Common Names
- Broadstemmed Onion
- Flat-stem Onion
- Broad Stemmed Onion
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium platycaule S. Watson
- Family: Alliaceae
- Synonym: A. anceps Kellog
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to northeastern California and southern Lake County, Oregon (specifically the Sierra Nevada region).
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A dwarf ornamental species.
- Reaches approximately 20 cm in height.
- Features broad and short, slightly falcate (sickle-shaped) leaves.
- Produces a dense umbel of rich lilac or hot-pink flowers.
- The bulb reaches 20-30 mm in diameter.
- A forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
Quirky Facts
- Broadstemmed Onion is considered an easy, alpine or garden species.
- Considered a perennial plant, subject to months of vegetational rest.
Traditional Uses
- Bulbs can be roasted and used for food.
- Seeded heads can be placed in hot ashes for a few minutes to extract the seeds for consumption.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Allium platycaule.
- Dave's Garden: Offers tips and ideas for gardens from a community of gardeners.
- CalPhotos: Contains photographs of Allium platycaule.