Allium eusperma explained

Allium eusperma is a plant species native to the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan in southern China. It grows on slopes and along the edges of forests at elevations of 2000–3000 m.[1]

Allium eusperma produces round to egg-shaped bulbs up to 2 cm across. Scape is up to 60 cm tall, round in cross-section. Leaves are generally tubular, almost as long as the scapes. Flowers are pink to pale reddish-purple.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200027474 Flora of China v 24 p 197. Allium eusperma
  2. Airy Shaw, Herbert Kenneth. 1931. Notes from the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh 16(78): 137.
  3. http://www.tropicos.org/Image/58152 line drawing of Allium eusperma, Flora of China Illustrations vol. 24, fig. 223, 4-7.