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Allium cernuum

Nodding Onion
Allium cernuum

Family: Onion (Alliaceae)
AKA: Wild Onion
Photo taken on: July 28, 2008
Location: Wet Mountains, Eastern CO
Life Zones: Foothills to subalpine
Habitat: Meadows, ridges

Grows to 12". Tiny flowers droop in a cluster from a slender stem. Leaves are grass-like and smell of onions.

Flora of North America reference.

Pink Round Clusters