Allium acuminatum
(Taper-tip Onion)
Allium acuminatum, FR503, Uncompahgre National Forest, Montrose Co. 3172
Allium acuminatum, FR503, Uncompahgre National Forest, Montrose Co. 3177
Allium acuminatum, FR503, Uncompahgre National Forest, Montrose Co. 3183
| Scientific Name | Allium acuminatum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ALAC4 |
| Common Name | Taper-tip Onion | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 42707 |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills (5200 to 8500); dry, open areas on hillsides, often with conifers and sagebrush. Plant: Erect perennial with leafless, greenish-brown stem (scape) 4 to 14 inches tall. Leaves: Two to four very narrow basal leaves shorter than stem, withering before plant blooms. Inflorescence: Loose umbel with 10 to 40 flowers; blossoms bell-shaped ~1/4-inch across with 6 pink to rose-purple or white tepals, unequal in length, tapering to a point and spreading to recurved at tip; 2 bracts, 3 to 7 veined beneath. Bloom Period: May to July. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, American Southwest and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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