Allium spurium facts for kids

Allium spurium is a type of wild onion plant. It grows naturally in East Asia. You can find it in countries like Russia, Mongolia, and China.

About Allium spurium

This plant is a member of the Allium family. This family includes many well-known plants like onions, garlic, and chives. Allium spurium is a wild version of these plants.

What it Looks Like

Allium spurium grows 1 or 2 round parts called bulbs. Each bulb can be up to 15 millimeters wide. The plant also spreads using underground stems called rhizomes.

Its leaves are flat and thin, about 3 millimeters wide. The plant sends up tall stems, called scapes, that can reach up to 40 centimeters high.

At the top of these scapes, the plant forms a round cluster of flowers. This cluster is called an umbel. The flowers are usually pink or a light purple color, like lilac.

Where it Grows

This wild onion is native to several parts of East Asia. In Russia, it grows in areas like Amur Oblast, Buryatiya, Yakutia, and Zabaykalsky Krai. It also thrives in Mongolia.

In China, you can find Allium spurium in many provinces. These include Hebei, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, and Inner Mongolia.