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Allium haematochiton

S. Watson

Redskin onion

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Allium haematochiton is a North American species of wild onion known by the common name redskin onion. It is native to northern Baja California, Sonora, and southern California as far north as Kern County. It grows on the slopes of the hills and mountains, such as those of the Peninsular Ranges, Transverse Ranges, and southern California Coast Ranges.

Description

A bulbous herb in the Amaryllidaceae family adapted to Mediterranean climates.

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Edible Uses

The bulb is edible.

Distribution

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Where It Grows

Mexico, North America, USA,

Synonyms

Allium caifornicum RoseAllium marvinii Davidson

References (1)

  • Brevard County Edible Acres

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