Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
columbianum
ID:
756658

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ownbey & Mingrone) P.M.Peterson, Annable & Rieseberg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 13(2): 211. 1988

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755991

Common Names

  • Columbian Onion
  • Columbian Garlic
  • Columbian Leek

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Description

Allium columbianum (also called Columbian Onion, among many other common names) is a species of onion native to the Mediterranean region. It is a bulbous perennial plant with a height of up to 30 cm. It has long, narrow, grey-green leaves and white or pink flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Allium columbianum is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive flowers. It is also used as a culinary herb and is known for its strong onion-like flavor.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium columbianum has white to pinkish flowers that are star-shaped and have six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium columbianum is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring.

Where to Find Allium columbianum

Allium columbianum can be found in the western United States, including California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

Allium columbianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium columbianum?

Allium columbianum

What is the common name of Allium columbianum?

Columbian Onion

Where is Allium columbianum native to?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-295330: Based on the initial data import
Francis Marion Ownbey (1910-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ownbey' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
Louis V. Mingrone (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mingrone' in the authors string.
C.R. Annable (1960-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Annable' in the authors string.
Loren H. Rieseberg (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rieseberg' in the authors string.