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Allium lacunosum

S. Watson

Pitted onion

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Allium lacunosum is a species of wild onion known by the common name pitted onion. It is endemic to California, where it is a common member of the flora in many types of habitat, from bayside to mountain to desert.

Description

A temperate herbaceous onion in the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae).

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Edible Uses

The bulb is edible.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

North America, USA,

Synonyms

Allium lacunosum var. lacunosum

References (1)

  • Brevard County Edible Acres

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