Allium ledebourianum facts for kids
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Allium
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ledebourianum
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Allium ledebourianum is a type of wild onion plant. It grows naturally in parts of Asia, especially in central and northeastern areas. You can find it in countries like Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia, and China. This plant likes to grow in places that are quite high up, sometimes as high as 1,800 meters (about 5,900 feet) above sea level.
What is Ledebour's Onion?
Allium ledebourianum is a plant that belongs to the same family as the onions and garlic we eat. It's often called Ledebour's Onion. Like other wild onions, it has a strong smell and taste.
Where it Grows
This wild onion is found across a large part of Asia. It grows in many different regions, including:
- Kazakhstan
- Mongolia
- Parts of Russia, such as Altay Krai, Khabarovsk, Primorye, and Sakhalin
- Several provinces in China, including Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, and Xinjiang
It prefers to grow in higher places, like mountainsides, up to 1,800 meters high.
What it Looks Like
Ledebour's Onion has some interesting features:
- Bulbs: It grows in a cluster of thin bulbs, which are like small underground storage parts, each about 20 millimeters (less than an inch) wide.
- Stems: The main stem, called a scape, can grow quite tall, up to 100 centimeters (about 3 feet) high.
- Leaves: Its leaves are shaped like tubes and are usually shorter than the main stem.
- Flowers: The flowers grow in a round, dense cluster called an Umbel. There are many purple flowers in each cluster. The individual flower parts, called tepals, are light purple with a darker purple line down the middle.
