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Distribution by County   179    
Allium atrorubens  S. Watson  var. cristatum  (S. Watson) McNeal
Crested onion, Darkred onion, Wild onion
Allium atrorubens var. cristatum is a perennial herb (bulb) that is native to California.
California Rare Plant Rank: 4.3 (uncommon in CA)
Record Count by County

Alpine: 1 Kern: 1 Riverside: 2 Tulare: 3
Inyo: 84 Mono: 19 San Bernardino: 15

Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2026. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 08/14/2026).