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| Scientific Name | Allium drummondii | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ALDR |
| Common Name | Drummond's Onion, Prairie Onion | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 42701 |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis) | SEINet Reference |
Click Here | Description |
Habitat: Various soils in open, grassy areas, large colonies. Plant: Erect perennial 4 to 12 inches tall; scapes (stems) terminated by umbels of flowers. Leaves: A few (3 or 4) narrow, basal leaves 3 to 8 inches long with onion smell. Inflorescence: Umbel of 10 to 25 flowers, about 1/2-inch across, 6 pink or pinkish white tepals (petal-like segments). Bloom Period: March to May. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi. |
BONAP Distribution Map |
Texas Status: Native |
