Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Allium bigelovii S. Watson
(Bigelow's Onion)
Family: Alliaceae, formerly Liliaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Allium bigelovii has beautiful flowers that are unlike other members of the genus. While
many onions have some pink on the petals, they do not have the pattern present on A. bigelovii.
A. bigelovii has pink petal tips and pink on the midveins.
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Allium bigelovii, growth habit, photo Andrew Tree (ID by Patrick Alexander), Grant County, Silver City,
Boston Hill, April 20, 2023
Allium bigelovii, inflorescence, photo Andrew Tree (ID by Patrick Alexander), Grant County, Silver City,
Boston Hill, April 20, 2023
Allium bigelovii, inflorescence, photo Andrew Tree (ID by Patrick Alexander), Grant County, Silver City,
Boston Hill, April 20, 2023
Allium bigelovii, inflorescence, photo Andrew Tree (ID by Patrick Alexander), Grant County, Silver City,
Boston Hill, April 20, 2023
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