Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tauricola
ID:
758201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 4: 118 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757534

Common Names

  • Allium tauricola
  • Tauricola Onion
  • Crimean Onion

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Description

Allium tauricola (also called Crimean Onion, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to the Caucasus region and Crimea. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Allium tauricola is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is often used as a culinary herb. It has a mild onion flavor and is used in salads, soups, and other dishes. It is also known for its medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including indigestion, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allium tauricola is a white star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Allium tauricola

Allium tauricola is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia, in the countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey.

Allium tauricola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allium tauricola?

Allium tauricola

What is the common name of Allium tauricola?

Tauric Onion

What is the family of Allium tauricola?

Amaryllidaceae

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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