Allium saxatile facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Allium saxatile |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Amaryllidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Allioideae |
| Genus: | Allium |
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A. saxatile
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| Allium saxatile M. Bieb. 1798, conserved name not Pall. 1776 nor Hohen. ex Boiss. 1882 nor M.Bieb. 1808
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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
