Allium drummondii
(Drummond’s Onion)
Allium drummondii, McKinney Falls State Park, Travis Co. 3051/3060
Allium drummondii, Walnut Creek Park, Austin, Travis Co. 0087
Allium drummondii, South Prong Canyon Trail, Caprock Canyons State Park, Briscoe Co. 8172
Allium drummondii, Upper Canyon Trail, Caprock Canyons State Park, Briscoe Co. 7961
Allium drummondii, Brushy Creek Park, Williamson Co. 1297
Allium drummondii, Pedernales Falls State Park, Blanco Co. 2788
Allium drummondii, Pace Bend Park, Travis Co. 7409
Allium drummondii, Upper Canyon Trail, Caprock Canyons State Park, Briscoe Co. 7976
| Scientific Name | Allium drummondii | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ALDR |
| Common Name | Drummond's Onion, Prairie Onion | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 42701 |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Various soils in open, grassy areas, large colonies. Plant: Erect perennial 4 to 12 inches tall; scapes (stems) terminated by umbels of flowers. Leaves: A few (3 or 4) narrow, basal leaves 3 to 8 inches long with onion smell. Inflorescence: Umbel of 10 to 25 flowers, about 1/2-inch across, 6 pink or pinkish white tepals (petal-like segments). Bloom Period: March to May. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi. |
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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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