Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
757512

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 299 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756845

Common Names

  • Allium nutans
  • Nodding Onion
  • Nodding Garlic

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Description

Allium nutans (also called Nodding Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant with a height of up to 40 cm. It is native to Europe and grows in meadows, grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Allium nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive white flowers. It is also used as a culinary herb and has a mild onion flavor.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium nutans has white star-shaped flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium nutans is a bulbous perennial plant that can be grown from seed or from offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zone 4 and can be propagated by dividing the bulbs in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Allium nutans

Allium nutans is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Allium nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium nutans?

Allium nutans

What is the common name of Allium nutans?

Nodding onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium nutans?

It is native to the Himalayas

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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