Allium nanodes explained

Allium nanodes is a plant species native to the Sichuan and Yunnan regions of southern China. It grows in open areas at elevations of 3300–5200 m.[1]

Allium nanodes is unusual in the genus in several respects. The leaves are opposite, green tinged with purple, broadly oblong, up to 9 cm long and up to 3 cm wide. The scape is extremely short, rarely more than 5 cm tall. The flowers are white, sometimes with a slight reddish tinge.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200027505 Flora of China v 24 p 173
  2. Airy Shaw, Herbert Kenneth. 1931. Notes from the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh 16(78): 141.
  3. http://www.tropicos.org/Image/56468 line drawing of Allium nanodes, Flora of China Illustrations vol. 24, fig. 161, 1-3