Bolander's onion facts for kids
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The Bolander's onion (scientific name: Allium bolanderi) is a type of wild onion. You can find it growing naturally in northern California and southwestern Oregon. It especially likes the rocky ground in the Klamath Mountains and the areas nearby.
What Does Bolander's Onion Look Like?
This interesting plant grows from a special underground part called a bulb. This bulb is shaped like an oval and can be about 2 centimeters (or 3/4 inch) long. It also has small underground stems called rhizomes that help it spread.
The main stem of the Bolander's onion can grow quite tall, reaching up to about 35 centimeters (or 14 inches) high. It usually has two or three long, thin leaves that are about the same length as the stem.
Its Flowers
At the top of the stem, you'll find a cluster of 10 to 20 flowers. These flowers are usually a pretty reddish-purple color, but sometimes they can be white. Each flower has delicate, finely toothed petals.
