San Bernardino Mountains onion (Allium monticola)

San Bernardino Mountains onion, a reference photo — Photo: John Game · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Allium monticola is an uncommon species of wild onion known by the common name San Bernardino Mountain onion. It is endemic to southern California, where it is found in the Transverse Ranges and the northernmost section of the Peninsular Ranges. It has been reported from San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of San Bernardino Mountains onion being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Allium sharsmithiae
Allium parishii
Allium abramsii
Allium atrorubens
Allium burlewii
Allium shevockii

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Genus: Allium
Species: Allium monticola

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