Allium cernuum
Nodding Wild Onion
Family:
Lily (Liliaceae)
Lifespan:
N/A
Height:
1-2' (30-60 cm)
Flower Color:
Lavender
Flower Size:
1/4" (6 mm) long in clusters about 2 1/2" (6.3 cm) wide
Bloom Season:
July-September
Fruit:
3-lobed, crested capsule
Conditions:
Rocky slopes, prairies, and shore
Sunlight:
N/A
Moisture:
N/A
The bulbs are very strong but can be eaten raw or parboiled.
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