Allium canadense var. canadense
(Meadow Garlic)
Allium canadense var. canadense, Walnut Creek Park, Austin, Travis Co. 0402
Allium canadense var. canadense, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 7229
Allium canadense var. canadense, McKinney Falls State Park, Austin, Travis Co. 1425
Allium canadense var. canadense, Walnut Creek Park, Austin, Travis Co. 0386
Allium canadense var. canadense, Walnut Creek Park, Austin, Travis Co. 0397
Allium canadense var. canadense, McKinney Falls State Park, Austin, Travis Co. 1428
| Scientific Name | Allium canadense var. canadense | USDA PLANTS Symbol |
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| Common Name | Meadow Garlic | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. |
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| Family | Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Habitat: Various soils in prairies, brushlands, streambanks, rocky slopes, openings in woodlands. Plant: Erect perennial 8 to 24 inches tall; scapes (stems) 6 to 18 inches tall terminated by umbels of bulblets and a few flowers. At maturity, bulblets fall to ground and reproduce. Leaves: A few (2 to 6) narrow, linear basal leaves 6 to 18 inches long with onion smell. Inflorescence: A few flowers, 5/8-inch across, 6 white to pinkish tepals. Bloom Period: April and May. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilsvgi. |
BONAP Distribution Map Map Color Key | Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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