Scientific Name | Allium canadense var. fraseri | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ALCAF |
Common Name | Fraser Meadow Garlic | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 526867 |
Family | Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis) | SEINet Reference |
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Description | Habitat: Sandy or rocky soils in woods or plains. Plant: Erect perennial with usually one scape (stem) 8 to 20 inches tall terminated by umbels of flowers; no bulblets. Leaves: A few (3 to 6) narrow, linear basal leaves 6 to 18 inches long with onion smell. Inflorescence: Umbel with 10 to 30 or more flowers, 1/2-inch across, 6 white to pinkish tepals becoming papery with age, 6 stamens. Bloom Period: April and May. References: SEINet and Vascular Plants of Williamson County. |
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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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