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Allium elmendorfii
Allium elmendorfii M.E. Jones ex Ownbey
Elmendorf's Onion
Liliaceae (Lily Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ALEL
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Leaf Margin: Entire
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Mar , Apr
Distribution
USA: TXGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Additional resources
USDA: Find Allium elmendorfii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Allium elmendorfii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Allium elmendorfii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-12-13Research By: TWC Staff