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Allium douglasii
Allium douglasii Hook.
Douglas' Onion
Liliaceae (Lily Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ALDO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Round cluster of flowers atop onion-scented plant.
From the Image Gallery
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Scape up to about 16 inches tall.
Leaf: Green.
Fruit: Seeds black.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: ID , OR , WANative Distribution: Columbia River Basin of southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon, and Columbia River Gorge; also reported in Idaho.
Native Habitat: Grasslands that are moist in winter.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Sun
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesFind Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FAC |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 63 - Pacific Northwest Wildflowers (2020) Turner Photographics
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Allium douglasii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Allium douglasii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Allium douglasii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-10Research By: TWC Staff