Allium paepalanthoides explained

Allium paepalanthoides is a plant species native to China. It has been reported from Henan, Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, Shanxi and Sichuan at elevations of 1400–2000 m.[1]

Allium paepalanthoides produces a single narrow bulb up to 15 mm across. Scape is up to 50 cm tall. Leaves lance-linear, tapering at the tip, up to 25 mm wide at the widest point. Umbels with many flowers; tepals white with green midveins.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200027512 Flora of China v 24 p 179 Allium paepalanthoides
  2. http://www.tropicos.org/Image/57334 line drawing of Allium paepalanthoides, Flora of China Illustrations vol. 24, fig. 178, 1-3
  3. Airy Shaw, Herbert Kenneth. 1931. Notes from the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh 16(78): 142–143.