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fragile onion
Scientific Name: Allium scilloides
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Allium scilloides - Fragile Onion
Allium scilloides, commonly known as the fragile onion, is a plant species primarily found in the United States.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant shares characteristics with common onions.
Considerations for Children
- This plant shares characteristics with common onions.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium scilloides Douglas ex S. Watson
- Common Name: Fragile Onion
- Family: Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis Family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Allium scilloides is endemic to the US State of Washington.
- It has been reported from only 4 counties in eastern Washington.
- It thrives on lithosol soils, specifically in habitats like the east rim of Canyon Creek in the Klickitat Wildlife Area and sage steppe.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The plant appears "onion-like."
- Adult specimens are small in size, reaching up to 60 cm in height.
- The actual flower size is approximately 1/2 inch long.
- It is described as an evergreen during the summer.
Quirky Facts
- One source notes "No odor that I can detect, but I have poor sense of smell," suggesting the plant may have a subtle or undetectable scent to some individuals.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Allium scilloides.