Allium geyeri var. geyeri
(Geyer’s Onion)
Allium geyeri var. geyeri, Yankee Boy Basin, Ouray Co. 9007
Allium geyeri var. geyeri, Yankee Boy Basin, Ouray Co. 8998
Allium geyeri var. geyeri, Gold Dust Trail, Park Co. 6786
Allium geyeri var. geyeri, Breakneck Pass, Park Co. 4590
Allium geyeri var. geyeri, FR679, Ophir Pass Road, San Juan Co. 8372
Allium geyeri var. geyeri, Sheep Park, Park Co. 0008
| Scientific Name | Allium geyeri var. geyeri | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ALGE |
| Common Name | Geyer's Onion | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 42643 |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Plains to alpine (4500 to 14000 ft); moist areas along streams and in meadows, and alpine environments. Plant: Erect perennial to 20 inches tall with single, stout stem. Leaves: Two to three slender basal leaves as long as stem, aromatic when crushed. Inflorescence: Erect umbel atop scape with 10-25 flowers; individual blossoms 3/16-inch across; tepals usually pink, sometimes white; no bulblets. Bloom Period: May 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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