Liliaceae

Allium siskiyouense

Siskiyou Onion

Erect, narrow, flat, 1–3 in. stem. Pink bulbs near or at surface of soil. Leaves 2, flat sickle-shaped, 2 or more times the length of flowering stem, curving to one side. Flower head atop 2 bracts. Flowers 10–35, rose to bright pink; erect petals often with darker midvein and pointed tips; stamens 1/2 as long as petals. Grows in open, usually serpentine, rocky soils, mid to high elevations. Sometimes makes large, dense displays. See similar species A. platycaule.

• Rarity: Rare
• Flowering Time: Late Spring
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Height: 1--3 inches
• Habitat: Shrub-Steppe, Dry Rocky Sites
• Found In: Siskiyous
• Native: Yes