Allium cernuum Roth

Locations ofAllium cernuum Roth in Virginia

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Family
Alliaceae
Botanical Name
Allium cernuum Roth
Common Name
Nodding Onion
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Allium cernuum Roth
Comments
See also Comments under Allium allegheniensis and A. oxyphilum.
Habitat
Rock outcrops, woodlands, and dry forests on mafic, calcareous, or shaley substrates; at higher elevations, it is more tolerant of nutrient-poor substrates and occurs in various forested and open habitats such as meadows. Common in the mountains; rare in the Piedmont.
Native Status
Native

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