Allium lemmonii
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Allium lemmonii S.Watson |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Liliopsida Subclassis: Liliidae Superordo: Lilianae Ordo: Amaryllidales |
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Allium lemmonii belongs to the group of bulbous and tuberous plants.
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Naming
Allium lemmonii was described in 1879 by Sereno Watson. The name is considered as validly published.
Taxonomy
Allium lemmonii is a species in the genus Allium (onion) which contains 824 species and belongs to the family of the Alliaceae (Garlic Family).
Characteristics
Growth
The plants grow to a height of approximately 0,15 meters.
Wood and Bark
Leaves
Allium lemmonii is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves appear at the base of the plant. They are linear with entire margins.
Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are arranged in umbels.
The fruits are loculicidal capsules.
Root System
Distribution
Allium lemmonii is native to California.
Cultivation
Allium lemmonii prefers a sunny site. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil, sandy clay soil that is dry to moderately moist.
Uses
Maintenance
Varities and Cultivars
Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
Pests and Diseases
Man and Allium lemmonii
History
Allium lemmonii in art
Symbolism
Superstition
See also
References
Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
Footnotes
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