No images found for this plant ID: 1661.
Ensure images are uploaded to the Media Library and tagged with "1661" in the "plant_image_tag" taxonomy.
threebract onion
Scientific Name: Allium tribracteatum
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Threebract Onion (Allium tribracteatum)
Allium tribracteatum, commonly known as the Threebract onion, is a species of wild onion native to California. This plant is a small onion, with a stem that only grows to a few inches in height.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium tribracteatum Torr.
- Family: Liliaceae
- Rank: Species
- Common Names: Threebract onion, Three-bracted onion
- Symbol: ALTR2
Distribution and Habitat
- Allium tribracteatum is endemic to California.
- It can be found in chaparral or lower montane habitats.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a small onion plant with a stem.
- It is described as an evergreen during summer.
- It may develop in a panel-like fashion, leading to widening.
- It assumes a purple color.
Additional Information
- It is considered to have low allergen potential.
- It is an herb, with a perennial lifespan.