Allium polyrhizum facts for kids

Allium polyrhizum is a type of wild onion. It grows naturally in many parts of Asia. You can find it across places like Zabaykalsky Krai in Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. It also grows in many regions of China. This onion likes to grow in high places, from about 1,000 to 3,700 meters above sea level.

About This Wild Onion

Allium polyrhizum is a fascinating plant. It's known for its unique look and where it chooses to grow.

What It Looks Like

This wild onion grows in groups. It has many small, narrow bulbs. Each bulb is usually less than 10 centimeters wide.

• Stems: The main stem, called a scape, can grow up to 30 centimeters tall. It's round and stands upright.
• Leaves: The leaves are shaped like tubes. They are less than 1 centimeter wide and are shorter than the stem.
• Flowers: The flowers grow in a round cluster called an Umbel. Many flowers are packed tightly together in this cluster.
• Petals: The flower petals, called Tepals, are usually pink or purple. Sometimes, they can be white. Each petal often has a green line down the middle.

Where It Grows

This wild onion is found in many different areas. It is widespread across parts of Asia.

• Countries:
  • Kazakhstan
  • Mongolia
  • Russia (in Zabaykalsky Krai)
• Regions in China:
  • Gansu
  • Hebei
  • Heilongjiang
  • Jilin
  • Liaoning
  • Inner Mongolia
  • Ningxia
  • Qinghai
  • Shaanxi
  • Shanxi
  • Xinjiang

It prefers to grow in higher areas. These are usually mountains or elevated plains.