Allium cratericola

Allium cratericola is a species of wild onion that is endemic to the Sierra Nevada in California. It is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family, which also includes other well-known plants such as the daffodil, snowdrop, and amaryllis.

Description

Allium cratericola is a perennial plant that grows from a bulb. It has two or three leaves that are flat and narrow, similar to the leaves of a grass. The plant produces a single flower stalk that can reach up to 40 cm in height. The flowers are typically pink or purple and bloom in the summer.

Habitat

Allium cratericola is found in the high mountain ranges of the Sierra Nevada. It prefers rocky, well-drained soils and is often found in alpine and subalpine habitats. The plant is adapted to the cold, snowy winters and short, cool summers of its high-altitude home.

Conservation

Allium cratericola is not currently listed as threatened or endangered. However, like many alpine plants, it may be vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Changes in temperature and precipitation patterns could potentially alter its habitat and threaten its survival.

Cultivation

While not commonly cultivated, Allium cratericola can be grown in a garden setting. It requires well-drained soil and full sun. The bulbs should be planted in the fall, and the flowers will bloom in the summer.

See also

• List of Allium species
• Flora of the Sierra Nevada (U.S.)

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