Siskiyou onion facts for kids
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The Allium siskiyouense, also called the Siskiyou onion, is a type of wild onion found in North America. It's a small plant that grows in rocky areas.
About the Siskiyou Onion
The Siskiyou onion is a unique plant. It belongs to the Allium family, which includes many well-known plants like garlic and chives. This particular onion is named after the Siskiyou Mountains where it grows.
Where It Grows
This special onion lives in the Klamath Mountains. These mountains are found in northern California and Oregon. You can also find it in other mountain ranges nearby.
The Siskiyou onion likes to grow in certain types of soil. It often grows in serpentine soil, which is a rocky soil. It can also be found in other kinds of rocky ground.
What It Looks Like
The Siskiyou onion is a small plant. It grows from a reddish-brown bulb. This bulb is about 1 to 2 centimeters (less than an inch) long.
The plant has a short stem. This stem usually grows to be no more than 8 centimeters (about 3 inches) tall. It also has two leaves that are shaped like a sickle, which is a curved tool. These leaves are usually longer than the stem.
The plant's flowers grow in a cluster. This cluster is called an inflorescence. It can have up to 35 flowers. Each flower has pink petals, called tepals, with dark lines. These tepals are about 1 centimeter (less than half an inch) long. Sometimes, the tips of the tepals have small teeth.
