Fringed onion facts for kids
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The Fringed Onion (scientific name: Allium fimbriatum) is a type of wild onion. It gets its common name from the unique look of its flowers. This plant grows naturally in California in the United States and Baja California in Mexico.
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What the Fringed Onion Looks Like
The fringed onion starts growing from a reddish-brown bulb. This bulb is usually about one to two centimeters wide. From the bulb, a smooth stem grows upwards. This stem can be brown or green.
At the top of the stem, you will find a cluster of flowers. This cluster is called an inflorescence. It can have up to 75 small flowers. Each flower is less than a centimeter wide.
Flower Colors and Shapes
The flowers of the fringed onion come in many colors. They can be pink, purple, or even have white parts. The petals of the flowers are called tepals. These tepals also vary in shape. Some are narrow and pointy, while others look more like a spade.
Different Kinds of Fringed Onion
Within the Allium fimbriatum species, there are different types, called varieties. Scientists have given many names to these varieties over time. Most of these names are now considered separate species.
However, a few varieties are still recognized today. These are accepted by the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. They include:
- Allium fimbriatum var. denticulatum
- Allium fimbriatum var. fimbriatum
- Allium fimbriatum var. mohavense
- Allium fimbriatum var. purdyi
See also
In Spanish: Allium fimbriatum para niños
