South Dakota Native Plant Research
 
Allium cernuum

Scientific Name

Allium cernuum

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Family Name

Liliaceae

Common Name

wild onion, nodding wild onion, lady's leek

Description

Allium cernuum is a(n) perennial herb, which grows 30 cm to 45 cm in height. This species is commonly found in Northern America, mountainous an cool regions, ledges, gravels, rocky or wooded slopes and crests. The leaves are keeled grass-like, 2-4 mm wide. Allium cernuum has white, pink or rose colored flowers that bloom from July to August.

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Allium cernuum

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