Allium heteronema explained

Allium heteronema is a plant species endemic to Sichuan in China. It grows on hillsides at elevations of 1600–2300 m.^[1]

Allium heteronema has bulbs about 1 cm across. Scapes are up to 30 tall. Leaves are about the same length as the scape. Umbel has only a few bluish-purple flowers.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200027487 Flora of China v 24 p 178. Allium heteronema
2. Wang, Fa Tsuan & Tang, T. (Chin). 1980. Flora Reipublicae Popularis Sinicae 14: 285, pl. 57.
3. http://www.tropicos.org/Image/57319 line drawing of Allium heteronema, Flora of China Illustrations vol. 24, fig. 177, 1-4