Tolm's Onion

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Tolm's Onion (Allium tolmiei var. tolmiei) is a uncommon native perennial herb that grows in Northern California, primarily in the Warner Mountains and Modoc Plateau regions. It tends to grow in rocky clay flats, at elevations from 4900-7200 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb, Geophyte

Color

White

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Moderate

Soil drainage

Slow

Natural setting

Site type

Rocky clay flats

Plant communities

Sagebrush Scrub

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 10 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Ipsilon Dart

Agrotis ipsilon

The Nutmeg

Anarta trifolii

Fruit-Tree Leafroller Moth

Archips argyrospila

Alfalfa Looper Moth

Autographa californica

Alternative names

Common names:

Tolm's Onion

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