Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
runyonii
ID:
757879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ownbey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Res. Stud. State Coll. Wash. 18: 198 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757212

Common Names

  • Runyon's Onion
  • Runyon Onion
  • Runyon's Garlic

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Description

Allium runyonii (also called 'Runyon's Onion', among many other common names) is a flowering plant of the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to Central Asia and the Caucasus, and is found in dry meadows and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height. The flowers are white or pink and the bulbs are small and round.

Uses & Benefits

Allium runyonii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has a mild onion-like flavor and is a good source of vitamins and minerals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium runyonii has small, star-shaped, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium runyonii is a bulbous perennial that is native to the southwestern United States. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the bulbs or from seed. Plant the bulbs in fall for spring blooms.

Where to Find Allium runyonii

Allium runyonii can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Allium runyonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium runyonii?

Allium runyonii

What is the common name of Allium runyonii?

Runyon's Onion

What is the natural habitat of Allium runyonii?

Meadows, grasslands, and open woods in Central and Eastern Europe

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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