Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
canadense
ID:
756542

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1195 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755875

Common Names

  • Allium canadense
  • Canadian Onion
  • Canadian Garlic

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Description

Allium canadense (also called Canada Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium canadense 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 other dishes. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal herb.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Allium canadense var. ecristatum Ownbey
Allium canadense var. hyacinthoides (Bush) Ownbey
Allium canadense var. lavendulare (Bates) Ownbey & Aase
Allium canadense var. mobilense (Regel) Ownbey
Allium canadense var. canadense

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium canadense has white, star-shaped flowers that are about 1 inch in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium canadense is a hardy perennial bulb that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagate by dividing the bulbs in early spring, or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Allium canadense

Allium canadense is native to North America.

Allium canadense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium canadense?

Allium canadense

What is the common name of Allium canadense?

Canadian Onion

What is the habitat of Allium canadense?

Grassy slopes, rocky hillsides, and open woodlands

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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