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Tolm's onion
Scientific Name: Allium tolmiei var. tolmiei
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Tolm's Onion (Allium tolmiei)
Tolm's Onion, scientifically known as Allium tolmiei, is a perennial herb native to specific regions of Northern California.
Considerations for Pets
- As a member of the Allium genus (which includes onions, garlic, and chives), Tolm's Onion may contain compounds that could be a concern if ingested by pets.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Allium tolmiei (Hook.) Baker ex S. Wats.
- Variety: Allium tolmiei var. tolmiei Baker
- Family: Liliaceae
- Genus: Allium (Onion genus, containing between 600-920 species)
- Synonym: Allium douglasii var. tolmiei, Allium tribracteatum
Common Names
- Tolm's Onion
- Tolmie Onion
- Tolmie's Onion
- Wallowa Onion (for Allium tolmiei var. platyphyllum)
- Many-flowered Onion
- Manyflower Onion
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Northern California.
- Primarily found in the Warner Mountains and Modoc region.
Morphological Characteristics
- A perennial herb.
- Grows from a bulb.
Cultivation
- Prefers a luminous location with direct sunlight.
- Can be grown outdoors once the danger of freezing has passed.
Related Species
- Allium douglasii and Allium geyeri are mentioned in connection to onions found on the high plains and river borders, respectively.
Resources
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database (Steve Hurst photo)
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna
- zipcodezoo.com