Allium changduense explained

Allium changduense is a plant species native to the Chinese provinces of Sichuan and Xizang (Tibet). It grows at elevations of 3200–4500 m.[1]

Allium changduense has narrow, cylindrical bulbs less than 10 mm across. Scapes are up to 20 cm tall, round in cross-section. Leaves are very narrow, shorter than the scape. Umbels are small, with reddish-purple flowers.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200027459 Flora of China v 24 p 177.
  2. Wang, Fa Tsuan, & Tang, Tsin. 1980. Flora Reipublicae Popularis Sinicae 14: 285, pl. 63.