Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lemmonii
ID:
757256

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 14: 234 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756589

Common Names

  • Lemmonii Onion
  • Lemmonii Leek
  • Lemmonii Garlic

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Description

Allium lemmonii (also called Lemmon's Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllis family. It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey and grows in grassy meadows and rocky slopes. It has a white flower with a pinkish tinge and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Allium lemmonii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular choice for flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium lemmonii is an umbel with white or pink tepals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium lemmonii is a perennial bulb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be propagated in pots or containers, or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer, and the plants will flower in late summer or early fall. The bulbs can be divided in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Allium lemmonii

Allium lemmonii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Allium lemmonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium lemmonii?

Allium lemmonii

What is the common name of Allium lemmonii?

Lemmon's onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium lemmonii?

Grows in dry meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

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-295884: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.