Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sulphureum
ID:
758170

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vved.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 9: 244 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757503

Common Names

  • Allium Sulphureum
  • Golden Garlic
  • Sulphur Garlic

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Description

Allium sulphureum (also called Sulphur Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a bulbous base and its leaves are linear and sulphur-yellow. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grassland, rocky slopes and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Allium sulphureum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It is also used to repel insects and to add flavor to food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allium sulphureum has star-shaped flowers with six petals and six stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allium sulphureum is a small, perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to about 10 inches tall and has small, yellow flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or by division of the clumps.

Where to Find Allium sulphureum

Allium sulphureum can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.

Allium sulphureum FAQ

What is the growth habit of Allium sulphureum?

Allium sulphureum is an upright, clump-forming perennial with linear, gray-green leaves.

What is the flower color of Allium sulphureum?

Allium sulphureum has white to pale pink flowers.

What is the blooming period of Allium sulphureum?

Allium sulphureum blooms from late spring to early summer.

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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