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Runyon's onion

Scientific Name: Allium runyonii

Family: Liliaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Allium runyonii - Runyon's Onion

Allium runyonii, commonly known as Runyon's onion, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Allium.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Allium runyonii Ownbey
  • Common Name: Runyon's onion
  • Genus: Allium L.
  • Family: Liliaceae

Distribution and Habitat

Allium runyonii is a Sand Sheet Endemic species found in Texas.

Quirky Facts

  • The name "Runyon" is used in a variety of contexts unrelated to the plant, including restaurants, personal names, and even rhyming schemes related to the word "onion."

Further Information

  • Dave's Garden is referenced as a friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
  • Discover Life mobile references Allium species ecology, identification, and distribution.