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compact onion
Scientific Name: Allium vineale ssp. compactum
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Onion (Allium cepa) and Relatives
Considerations for Pets
- Several plants are mentioned that are commonly referred to as "onion," including Allium cepa and Allium vineale.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Allium cepa (for common onion), Allium allegheniense, Allium vineale
- Common Names: Onion, Spring Onion, Crow Garlic, Wild Garlic, Compact Onion, False Garlic, Wild Onion, Allegheny onion
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Alliaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies (Allium vineale L. subsp. compactum (Thuill.) Coss. & Germ.)
- Synonyms: Multiple mentions of "Compact Onion" refer to Allium vineale L. subsp. compactum.
Distribution and Habitat
- Allium vineale is native to Europe, northwestern Africa, and the Middle East.
- The text mentions an elevation of 4900 ft in relation to a "Compact 50" event, but this does not directly indicate the plant's habitat.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The shoot systems of onions are called bulbs. They have a short, compact stem that bears a cluster of broad, fleshy leaves.
- Welsh onion is described as a compact, clumping plant.
Quirky Facts
- The Chinese grew onions 5,000 years ago.
- Some onions have more than 12 times as much DNA as humans.
Further Information
- Event information can be found at www.5034eventsuksportive.co.uk.