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Spanish Needle onion
Scientific Name: Allium shevockii
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Allium shevockii: The Spanish Needle Onion
Allium shevockii, commonly known as the Spanish Needle onion, is a rare species of wild onion found only in a limited area of California.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium shevockii McNeal
- Common Name: Spanish Needle onion
- Family: Liliaceae
Distribution and Habitat
- This rare endemic is found in the southern Sierra Nevada, specifically in Kern County, California.
- It's known from only two populations, one of which is located on Spanish Needle Peak.
- It occurs in pinyon-juniper woodlands on rocky slopes.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Allium shevockii is a bulb species that blooms in April.
- It is a perennial herb.
- The plant requires exposure to direct sunlight.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The plant is listed as host to known pests and problems.
Resources and Further Information
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): Official website
- CalPhotos: Official website
- Discover Life: Official website
- Plant Illustrations: Allium shevockii page
- Garden Guides: Official website