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Tanners Canyon onion
Scientific Name: Allium plummerae
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Allium plummerae: Plummer's Onion, Tanner's Canyon Onion
Allium plummerae, known by the common names Plummer's Onion and Tanner's Canyon Onion, is a species within the diverse Allium genus.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium plummerae S. Watson
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Sara's onion (Allium plummerae S. Watson - Sara's onion, Tanners Canyon onion sw)
- Family: Liliaceae
Distribution and Habitat
This species is found in mountainous regions, specifically growing on rocky slopes and stream banks.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Bulbils may be produced, and can be used as a mild salad onion.
Related Species
The Allium genus contains many other species, including:
- Allium aaseae (South Idaho Onion)
- Allium abramsii (Abrams' Allium)
- Allium pleianthum (Manyflower Onion)
- Allium cepa (Onion, widely cultivated species)
Further Information
For more information, consult Discover Life's page about Allium plummerae.
- Discover Life
- Flora of North America