Small yellow onion facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Small yellow onion |
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Allium
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flavum
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Allium montanum Rchb. 1848, illegitimate homonym not F.W. Schmidt 1794
Allium nitschmannii Willd. ex Ledeb. Allium pallens Rchb. 1848, illegitimate homonym not L. 1762 Allium paniculatum All. 1785, illegitimate homonym not L. 1759 Allium ruthenicum Steud. Allium valdense Nyman Allium valdensium Reut. Allium webbii Clementi Cepa flava (L.) Moench Codonoprasum flavum (L.) Rchb. Codonoprasum flexum Rchb. Codonoprasum pallens Rchb. Kalabotis flavum (L.) Raf. Allium tauricum (Besser ex Rchb.) Grossh. Allium aristatum Candargy Allium paczoskianum Tuzson Allium callistemon Webb ex Regel Allium sphaeropodum Klokov Allium villosiusculum Seregin Allium pseudopulchellum Omelczuk Allium fontanesii J.Gay Allium amphipulchellum Zahar. |
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Allium flavum, also known as the small yellow onion or yellow-flowered garlic, is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the Allium group, which includes onions, garlic, and chives.
This plant grows from a bulb and is a perennial herb. This means it lives for more than two years and has soft, green stems rather than woody ones. Allium flavum is found naturally around the Mediterranean, Black, and Caspian Seas. Its native range stretches from France and Morocco all the way to Iran and Kazakhstan.
What Does Allium flavum Look Like?
Allium flavum grows from a single underground bulb, similar to a small onion. It sends up a tall stem, called a scape, which can reach up to 40 centimeters (about 16 inches) in height.
At the top of this stem, you'll find a cluster of bright yellow, bell-shaped flowers. This flower cluster is called an umbel. The flowers have a pleasant smell. The name flavum comes from Latin and means "yellow," which perfectly describes its flower color.
When Does It Bloom?
This plant typically flowers between June and July. It is quite tough and can survive in many different climates. It is considered hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8. This means it can handle cold winter temperatures in these areas.
Awards and Recognition
In the United Kingdom, Allium flavum is a popular garden plant. It has even received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. This award means it is an excellent plant for gardens.
See also
In Spanish: Allium flavum para niños
