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Allium campanulatum

S. Watson

Dusky onion

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Allium campanulatum is a species of wild onion known by the common name dusky onion or Sierra onion. This is a flowering plant native to the western United States from southeastern Washington and northern Oregon to southern California, and western Nevada. The dusky onion grows in foothills and mountains, especially in dry areas, such as chaparral habitats.

Description

An onion herb.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

North America, USA,

Synonyms

Allium austiniae M. E. JonesAllium bidwelliae S. WatsonAllium bullardi DavidsonAllium campanulatum var. bidwelliae (S. Watson) Jeps.Allium tenellum Davidson

References (1)

  • Brevard County Edible Acres

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