Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
deserti-syriaci
ID:
756772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Feinbrun

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Palestine J. Bot., Jerusalem Ser. 3: 17 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756105

Common Names

  • Desert's Onion
  • Desert Onion
  • Allium Deserti-syriaci

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Description

Allium deserti-syriaci (also called Syrian Desert Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllis family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in a variety of habitats including grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It has a bulbous root system and produces white flowers in the summer months.

Uses & Benefits

Allium deserti-syriaci is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium deserti-syriaci has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium deserti-syriaci is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some cold temperatures. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Allium deserti-syriaci

Allium deserti-syriaci is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in Italy, Greece, Turkey, and other parts of the Middle East. It grows in rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Allium deserti-syriaci FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium deserti-syriaci?

Allium deserti-syriaci

What is the common name of Allium deserti-syriaci?

Deserti-syriaci Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium deserti-syriaci?

Mountain slopes and meadows in the western United States

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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