Allium saxatile facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Allium saxatile
Scientific classification
Genus:	Allium
Species:	saxatile
Synonyms
Allium caucasicum M.Bieb. Allium caucason Turra ex Sacc. Allium globosum M.Bieb. Allium gmelinianum Miscz. ex Grossh. Allium moly Griseb. & Schur ex Regel, illegitimate Allium moschatum Sint. ex Regel, illegitimate Allium ochroleucum Rchb. Allium paniculatum Ker Gawl. Allium rupestre Fisch. ex Schrank Allium ruprechtii Boiss. Allium savranicum Besser Allium stevenii Willd. ex Ledeb. Allium tauricum Pall. ex G.Don Allium tenuifolium Schur

Allium saxatile is a type of wild onion plant. It grows naturally in parts of Eurasia, which is the combined landmass of Europe and Asia. You can find this plant in places like European Russia, Belarus, the Caucasus region, and the Altai Krai area in Siberia.

What is Allium saxatile?

Allium saxatile is a plant that belongs to the Allium family. This family includes many well-known plants such as onions, garlic, chives, and leeks. Allium saxatile is a wild onion, meaning it grows on its own in nature without being planted by people.

Where does it grow?

This plant is native to a large area that stretches across parts of Europe and Asia. Specifically, it can be found in the western parts of Russia, the country of Belarus, and the mountainous Caucasus region. It also grows in the Altai Krai area, which is a part of Siberia.

How scientists study plants

For a long time, scientists thought that Allium saxatile included many similar plants found in central and eastern Asia. However, recent studies have shown that what was once considered one species is actually several different ones. Scientists now split the old Allium saxatile into a few distinct species. This shows how scientific understanding of plants can change as new research is done.

See also

In Spanish: Allium saxatile para niños