Allium acuminatum
Allium acuminatum
Allium acuminatum, also known as the Tapertip onion or Hooker's onion, is a species of wild onion in the Amaryllidaceae family that is native to North America.
Pronunciation
- Allium acuminatum: /ˈæliəm əˈkjuːmɪnətəm/
Etymology
The genus name Allium is derived from the Latin word for garlic. The specific epithet acuminatum comes from Latin and means 'tapering to a point', which is a reference to the shape of the plant's leaves.
Description
Allium acuminatum is a bulb-forming perennial. It produces pink to purple flowers in the late spring and early summer. The bulbs of Allium acuminatum are edible and were used as a food source by Native Americans.
Related Terms
- Amaryllidaceae: The family of flowering plants that includes Allium acuminatum.
- Perennial plant: A plant that lives for more than two years.
- Bulb: A short stem with fleshy leaves or leaf bases that function as food storage organs during dormancy.
See Also
- Allium: The genus to which Allium acuminatum belongs.
- Flora of North America: The native plant life of North America.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Allium acuminatum
- Wikipedia's article - Allium acuminatum
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