Allium obliquum facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Allium obliquum |
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Allium
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obliquum
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Allium obliquum, often called the lop-sided onion or twisted-leaf onion, is a type of wild onion found across a large part of Eurasia. This means it grows naturally from countries like Romania all the way to Mongolia. People also grow it in their gardens in many other places because its yellow flowers make it a pretty ornamental plant.
About the Lop-Sided Onion
The Allium obliquum is a fascinating plant known for its unique look. It's part of the same family as the onions and garlic we eat every day!
What Does It Look Like?
This plant grows from an bulb that looks like an egg, usually about 3 centimeters (about 1.2 inches) long. From this bulb, a tall, round stem called a scape grows straight up. This stem can reach up to 100 centimeters (about 3.3 feet) in height!
The leaves of the lop-sided onion are flat and wide, up to 20 millimeters (about 0.8 inches) across. They are usually shorter than the main stem. At the top of the stem, you'll find a round cluster of many yellow flowers. This cluster is called an umbel. The flowers are crowded together, making a lovely spherical shape.
Where Does It Grow?
The lop-sided onion is native to a wide area of Eurasia. You can find it growing wild in countries stretching from Romania in Eastern Europe all the way across Asia to Mongolia. Because it's so attractive, people also plant it in gardens in many other parts of the world.
