Allium kingdonii
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| 钟花韭 zhong hua jiu | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Amaryllidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Allioideae |
| Genus: | Allium |
| Species: | A. kingdonii |
| Binomial name | |
| Allium kingdonii | |
Allium kingdonii is a rare species of wild onion endemic to southeastern Tibet. It grows at elevations of 4,500–5,000 m (14,800–16,400 ft).[1]
Allium kingdonii generally produces one narrow cylindrical bulb rarely more than 6 mm (0.24 in) across. Scape is up to 30 cm tall. Leaves are flat, narrow, shorter than the scape. Umbels have a few reddish-purple flowers.[1][2][3][4]