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jeweled onion
Scientific Name: Allium serra
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Allium serra: Jeweled Onion
Allium serra, commonly known as jeweled onion, pom-pon onion, or serrated onion, is a captivating wild onion species native to California.
Considerations for Pets
- As a species of wild onion, it is a member of the Allium family.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Allium serra McNeal & Ownbey
- Common Names: Jeweled onion, pom-pon onion, serrated onion
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Allium
Distribution and Habitat
Allium serra is endemic to northern California. It is often found on serpentine soils.
Morphological Characteristics
Allium serra is an erect, bulbous perennial. It has distinctly patterned bulbs, linear, channeled, mid-green leaves, and blooms in mid- to late spring with slender flowers.
Related Species
Close relatives include Allium aaseae Ownbey, also known as South Idaho onion or Aase's onion.
Further Information
For additional details on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Allium serra, consult Discover Life.
Additional photographs and information can be found on CalPhotos