Allium crispum
Greene
Crinkled onion
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAllium crispum is a species of wild onion known by the common name crinkled onion. It is endemic to California, where it grows along the Central Coast in the Coast Ranges and in the Santa Monica Mountains, often in clays and serpentine soils. It is a perennial herb that is typically found in the foothill woodlands and valley grasslands of California.
Description
A bulbous herb of the Amaryllidaceae family from Mediterranean climates, commonly known as crinkled onion.
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Edible Uses
The bulb is an edible portion.
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Brevard County Edible Acres
