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Yosemite onion
Scientific Name: Allium yosemitense
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: CA (Yosemite onion)
Allium yosemitense: The Yosemite Onion
Allium yosemitense, commonly known as the Yosemite onion, is a fascinating species of wild onion native to California.
Considerations for Pets
- As a member of the onion family, Allium yosemitense may contain compounds that can be harmful to some animals if ingested.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Allium yosemitense Eastw.
- Common Name: Yosemite onion
- Family: Alliaceae (Onion or Garlic Family)
- Kingdom: Angiosperms
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Allium yosemitense is endemic to the central Sierra Nevada of California.
- Most known populations are situated within Yosemite National Park.
Morphology and Growth Habit
- Allium yosemitense is described as a perennial herb.
- It is a monocot.
Nomenclature
- The species was named by Eastw.
- Nomenclature Reference: Leafl. W. Bot. 1: 132. 1934.
Ecological Role
- Allium yosemitense is listed as a state-listed rare species in California.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It is found in the same habitat as other rare plant species such as Yosemite woolly sunflower (Eriophyllum nubigenum), Congdon's lomatium, and Congdon's lewisia (Lewisia congdonii).
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Allium yosemitense.