Allium haematochiton
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Allium haematochiton is a North American species of wild onion known by the common name redskin onion. It is native to northern Baja California, Sonora, and southern California as far north as Kern County.[1][2][3][4] It grows on the slopes of the hills and mountains, such as those of the Peninsular Ranges, Transverse Ranges, and southern California Coast Ranges.
Description
Allium haematochiton has a small rhizome associated with clusters of brightly colored red bulbs. From these grow several naked green stems, each with a few withering, curling leaves.[5]
Atop each stem is an inflorescence of several flowers, each on a short pedicel. Each flower is just under a centimeter wide and white to pinkish with dark midveins. There are six stout stamens around a white or pink ovary.[5]
References
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- ↑ Watson, Sereno. 1879. Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences 14: 227 in English
- ↑ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- ↑ Calflora, University of California @ Berkeley, Allium haematochiton S. Watson red skinned onion, redskin onion
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External links
- Calphoto, University of California @ Berkeley, Allium haematochiton — Photo gallery
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- Jepson Manual Treatment