Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cyrilli
ID:
756731

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ten.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Fl. Napol. 3: 364 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756064

Common Names

  • Cyrilli Garlic
  • Cyrilli Onion
  • Cyrilli Leek

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Description

Allium cyrilli (also called Cyril'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 cyrilli is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a flavoring agent in food.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Allium cyrilli sub. asumaniae Özhatay & I.Genç
Allium cyrilli sub. fritschii Özhatay & I.Genç
Allium cyrilli sub. cyrilli

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium cyrilli has small, white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium cyrilli is a perennial plant that is native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Allium cyrilli

Allium cyrilli is native to Europe and is found in France, Germany, Switzerland, and other parts of Europe. It grows in moist soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Allium cyrilli FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium cyrilli?

Allium cyrilli

What is the common name of Allium cyrilli?

Cyril's Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium cyrilli?

It is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia

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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