Allium obtusum var. obtusum
Red Sierra Onion
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Amaryllidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bulbous geophyte.
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Originating in North America, Allium obtusum var. obtusum (commonly known as red Sierra onion) is a bulbous plant belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Allium obtusum, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Nevada
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