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Siskiyou onion
Scientific Name: Allium siskiyouense
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Allium siskiyouense - Siskiyou Onion
Allium siskiyouense, commonly known as the Siskiyou onion, is a wild onion species native to North America.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a type of onion, and onions contain compounds that can be harmful to pets if ingested.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is a type of onion, and onions contain compounds that can be harmful to children if ingested.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium siskiyouense Ownbey
- Common Name: Siskiyou Onion
- Family: Amaryllidaceae (Onion Family), formerly classified in Alliaceae.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Klamath Mountains and nearby ranges of northern California and southwestern Oregon.
- Specifically found in the Siskiyou region and Siskiyou County.
Morphological Characteristics
- Erect, narrow, flat stem, typically 1-3 inches in height.
- Pink bulbs located near or at the surface of the soil.
- Leaves are flat, sickle-shaped, and two or more times the length of the flowering stem.
Ecological Role
- Documented in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.
Related Species
- Closely related to Allium aaseae (South Idaho onion, Aase's onion).
Quirky Facts
- Siskiyou Sweet onion is a re-selection of the Walla Walla sweet onion, known for its light brown skin, white flesh, and mild, sweet flavor.
- The Walla Walla Sweet onion (a cultivar of Allium cepa), from which Siskiyou Sweet was derived, was brought to Walla Walla, WA from Corsica around 1900.