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Tolmie's onion
Scientific Name: Allium tolmiei
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Allium tolmiei
Also known as Tolmie's onion, this attractive wild onion hails from the Pacific Northwest.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions "Allergen Potential: Low," which might suggest a potential, albeit low, risk for allergic reactions in sensitive animals.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Allium tolmiei (Hook.) Baker ex S. Watson
- Common Names: Tolmie's onion, Tolmie onion, Tolm's onion
- Family: Amaryllidaceae (formerly Liliaceae - Lily Family)
- Rank: Species, Variety
- Synonyms:
- Allium pleianthum
- Allium douglasii var. tolmiei
- Subordinate Taxa:
- Allium tolmiei var. tolmiei Baker
- Allium tolmiei var. platyphyllum
- Allium tolmiei var. persimile
Distribution and Habitat
- Tolmie's onion is found in dry forests, shrublands, and grasslands.
- Its range extends from southeast Washington and western Idaho.
- Specific locations mentioned include Lost Valley Road, SE of Condon, OR, and the east-side Ochoco Mountains.
- Also found in Buckhorn Lookout, Forest Road 46, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Oregon.
Morphological Characteristics
- Arises from oval bulbs which are often clustered.
- Has two leaves which are usually wide, thickened, and flat.
- Leaves are often sickle-shaped and withering before flowering.
- Stem is erect, flat, and winged.
- Plant is typically 2-6 inches tall.
- Flowers are many, with petals white to pink with darker veins.
Quirky Facts
- The species is named after William Fraser Tolmie (1812-1886), also known as "Dr. Tolmie."
Further Resources
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) is mentioned as a source for information.
- Discover Life mobile provides information on the ecology, identification, and distribution of Allium.