Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
crameri
ID:
756691

Status:
valid

Authors:
Asch. & Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 5: 279 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756024

Common Names

  • Cramer's Onion
  • Cramer's Garlic
  • Cramer's Leek

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Description

Allium crameri (also called Cramer's onion, among many other common names) is a species of wild onion native to western North America. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and chaparral. It has a bulb that is ovoid to globose in shape, and is usually 1-2 cm in diameter. The leaves are linear, and the flowers are white or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Allium crameri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium crameri has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium crameri 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 crameri

Allium crameri is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Oregon. It is found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and chaparral.

Allium crameri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium crameri?

Allium crameri

What is the family of Allium crameri?

Amaryllidaceae

What is the habitat of Allium crameri?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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-295360: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.