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Allium sharsmithiae  (Ownbey & Aase ex Traub) McNeal
Sharsmith's onion
Allium sharsmithiae is a perennial herb (bulb) that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
also called Allium fimbriatum var. sharsmithiae
California Rare Plant Rank: 1B.3 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA and elsewhere).   CNDDB
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(82 records)
one or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle

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Genus: Allium
Family: Alliaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Toxicity: MINOR

Ultramafic affinity: 5.1 - broad endemic

Communities: Foothill Woodland

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS + PLANTS
Alternate Names:
JEF + CNPS + PLANTSAllium fimbriatum var. sharsmithiae
JEF + CNPSAllium sharsmithae
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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]. 2022. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 08/19/2022).