Allium griffithianum facts for kids

Allium griffithianum is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family, which includes many plants like onions and daffodils. This plant is a wild onion species.

About Allium griffithianum

Allium griffithianum is a special kind of plant. It is known as a perennial herb. This means it lives for more than two years. It grows back each year without needing to be replanted.

Where Does It Grow?

This plant is found in the high mountains of Central and South Asia. You can find it in countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. It likes to grow in mountain areas.

What Does It Look Like?

Allium griffithianum can grow up to 40 centimeters (about 16 inches) tall. Its flowers grow in a special shape called a hemispherical umbel. An umbel is like an umbrella shape where all the flower stalks come from one point. The flowers can be white, light pink, or pale purple.