Calflora Taxon Report
Allium crispum  Greene
Crinkled onion
Allium crispum is a perennial herb (bulb) that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
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Genus: Allium
Family: Alliaceae  
(Liliaceae)
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Ultramafic affinity: 1.3 - weak indicator / indifferent

Communities: Foothill Woodland, Valley Grassland

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO

Alternate Names:
PLANTSAllium peninsulare var. crispum
Information about Allium crispum from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (ALCR5)

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Suggested Citation
“Calflora - Taxon Report.” The Calflora Database, a non-profit organization. .

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