Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
flavovirens
ID:
772636

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 10: 344 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000771969

Common Names

  • Allium flavovirens
  • Yellow-green Onion
  • Yellow-green Garlic

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Description

Allium flavovirens (also called 'Yellow Onion' and 'Wild Onion', among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to Europe and North Africa. It has long, slender leaves and small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas such as meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Allium flavovirens is an ornamental plant that is often used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also a popular choice for hedges and screens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium flavovirens has small yellow flowers with yellow anthers that are borne in clusters on a single stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium flavovirens can be propagated from bulbs. The bulbs should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. The bulbs should be placed in a warm, sunny area and should be given plenty of water. Once the bulbs have sprouted, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.

Where to Find Allium flavovirens

Allium flavovirens can be found in dry areas of temperate regions, including parts of the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Allium flavovirens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium flavovirens?

Allium flavovirens

What is the common name of Allium flavovirens?

Yellow-green Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium flavovirens?

Mountain 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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