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Nodding Wild Onion – Allium cernuum – Added to USWildflowers’ Database

Nodding Wild Onion, a native species, has been added to the USWildflowers database (09/06/2013.) Scientific name is Allium cernuum.  Also known as Nodding Onion.  Photo below was taken in Hamilton County, TN on Aug 17, 2013.  Go to the Nodding Wild Onion detail page for more photos and information.

Nodding Wild Onion, Nodding Onion, Allegheny Onion - Allium cernuum

Nodding Wild Onion – Allium cernuum

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Glade Onion – Allium stellatum – Added to USWildflowers’ Database

Glade Onion, a native species, has been added to the USWildflowers database (11/26/2011.) Scientific name is Allium stellatum.  Photo below was taken near Pigeon Mountain in Walker County, GA, on  September 24, 2011.   Glade Onion is also known by the common names Prairie Onion, Cliff Onion, Autumn Onion, Lady’s Leek, Wild Onion .  Go to the Glade Onion detail page for more photos and information.

Glade Onion, Prairie Onion, Cliff Onion, Autumn Onion, Lady's Leek, Wild Onion - Allium stellatum

Glade Onion, Prairie Onion, Cliff Onion, Autumn Onion, Lady’s Leek, Wild Onion – Allium stellatum

 

Tapertip Onion – Allium acuminatum – Added to USWildflowers’ Database

Tapertip Onion, a native species, has been added to the USWildflowers database (11/25/2011.) Scientific name is Allium acuminatum.  Photo below was taken along the Kleinschmidt Grade in Adams County, ID, on  June 18, 2011. Go to the Tapertip Onion detail page for more photos and information.

Tapertip Onion, Hooker’s Onion - Allium acuminatum

Tapertip Onion, Hooker’s Onion – Allium acuminatum