Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bourgeaui
ID:
756480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 47: 150 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755813

Common Names

  • Bourgeau's Onion
  • Bourgeau Onion
  • Bourgeau's Garlic

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Description

Allium bourgeaui (also called Bourgeau's onion, among many other common names) is a species of wild onion native to western North America. It is a bulb-forming perennial with narrow, grass-like leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams in the western United States and Canada.

Uses & Benefits

Allium bourgeaui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It has a mild onion flavor and is used in salads, soups, and sauces. It also has medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal effects.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Allium bourgeaui sub. creticum Bothmer
Allium bourgeaui sub. cycladicum Bothmer
Allium bourgeaui sub. bourgeaui

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium bourgeaui has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium bourgeaui is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Allium bourgeaui

Allium bourgeaui can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington.

Allium bourgeaui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium bourgeaui?

Allium bourgeaui

What are the common names of Allium bourgeaui?

Bourgeau's Onion, Bourgeau's Garlic

Where is Allium bourgeaui native to?

Western North America

Species in the Allium genus

Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium, Allium anisotepalum, Allium antiatlanticum, Allium anzalonei, Allium apulum, Allium archeotrichon, Allium arkitense, Allium arlgirdense, Allium armenum, Allium armerioides, Allium aroides, Allium artemisietorum, Allium asarense, Allium ascalonicum, Allium aschersonianum, Allium asclepiadeum, Allium asirense, Allium asperiflorum,

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

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