Allium delicatulum facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Allium delicatulum |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Amaryllidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Allioideae |
| Genus: | Allium |
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A. delicatulum
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| Allium delicatulum Siev. ex Schult. f.
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Allium delicatulum is a type of wild onion that grows naturally in parts of Europe and Asia. You can find it in places like European Russia, Western Siberia, Xinjiang (a region in China), and Kazakhstan. This plant likes to grow in open areas such as grasslands and deserts.
About Allium delicatulum
This plant is known for its delicate look, which is where its name "delicatulum" comes from. It's a member of the onion family, which includes many plants we eat, like garlic and chives.
What It Looks Like
Allium delicatulum grows from small, round or egg-shaped bulbs. These bulbs are usually about 15 millimeters (or about half an inch) wide.
- Stems: The plant has thin, round stems called scapes. These stems can grow up to 25 centimeters (about 10 inches) tall.
- Leaves: Its leaves are also round and hollow, like tiny tubes. They are shorter than the main flower stems.
- Flowers: The flowers are quite pretty. They can be white or pink and often have a dark red line running down the middle of each petal-like part.
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