Allium cernuum
(Nodding Onion)
Allium cernuum, Medano Pass Road, Saguache Co. 7778
Allium cernuum, Four MIle Area, Chaffee Co. 0156
Allium cernuum, Four Mile Area, Chaffee Co. 0179
| Scientific Name | Allium cernuum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ALCE2 |
| Common Name | Nodding Onion | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 42721 |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to subalpine (5500 to 11000); dry, open areas on hillsides and in meadows. Plant: Erect perennial to 20 inches tall. Leaves: Basal leaves to 10 inches long, smooth, grasslike, aromatic when crushed. Inflorescence: Nodding, many-flowered terminal umbel; individual blossoms 1/4-inch across with 6 pink or white tepals. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel, "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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