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Sanborn's onion

Scientific Name: Allium sanbornii var. sanbornii

Family: Liliaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Allium sanbornii - Sanborn's Onion

Allium sanbornii, commonly known as Sanborn's onion, is a species of wild onion native to North America.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • This plant is a type of onion.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Allium sanbornii Alph. Wood
  • Common Name: Sanborn's onion
  • Family: Alliaceae
  • Genus: Allium L.
  • Variety: Allium sanbornii var. congdonii, Allium sanbornii var. sanbornii
  • Synonyms: Element Code: PMLIL02212

Distribution and Habitat

  • Allium sanbornii is native to California and southern Oregon.
  • Specifically, it is found in northern California and southwestern Oregon.
  • One population is found at Hells Half Acre.
  • Also found in Yuba County, CA.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Allium sanbornii is a perennial herb that grows from a bulb.
  • It is a pink-flowering onion.