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Congdon's onion
Scientific Name: Allium sanbornii var. congdonii
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Congdon's Onion (Allium sanbornii var. congdonii)
Congdon's Onion, scientifically known as Allium sanbornii var. congdonii, is a variety of Allium sanbornii. It is also referred to as Sanborn's Onion and Rawhide Hill onion.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium sanbornii var. congdonii
- Rank: Variety
- Genus: Allium L.
- Species: Allium sanbornii Alph. Wood
- Family: Alliaceae (Onion Family) - also referenced as the "Onion or Garlic Family"
- Synonyms: Allium sanbornii Alph. Wood var. congdonii Jeps.
- Element Code: PMLIL02211
Distribution and Habitat
- Congdon's Onion (Allium sanbornii var congdonii) is an uncommon plant.
- It is found around the Traverse Creek area.
- It has been observed in Mariposa County.
- It has also been observed on BLM lands within Sixbit.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Grows from a bulb each year.
- It is a perennial herb.
- It is a forb.
- Congdon's Onion (Allium sanbornii var. congdonii) has stamens longer than the flower petals.
- Prefers full sun exposure, needing at least a few hours of solar light per day.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mentioned in proximity to other plant species like Calochortus amoenus.
Further Information
- Garden Guides provides facts on plants commonly known as Onion.
Related Species
- Allium allegheniense (Allegheny Onion)
- Allium sanbornii var. sanbornii (Sanborn's Onion)
- Allium tuolumnense (Rawhide Hill Onion)
- Allium dichlamydeum (Wild Onion)
- Allium peninsulare (Wild Onion)
- Allium aaseae (South Idaho Onion)
- Allium hickmanii (Hickman's Onion)
- Allium cernuum (Nodding Onion)
- Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)