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Allium bolanderi Bolander's onion (1 Page of 5) The Allium bolanderi plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bolander's onion. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. stenanthum Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Allium bolanderi Common Name: Bolander's onion Family: Alliaceae Author: Wats. Known Hazards: Although no individual reports regarding this species have been seen, there have been cases of poisoning caused by the consumption, in large quantities and by some mammals, of certain members of this genus. Dogs seem to be particularly susceptible[76]. Mature Height: 0.2 Mature Width: Habitat: Heavy soils and openings in brush and woods below 900 metres[71].
General Uses: The juice of the plant is used as a moth repellent. The whole plant is said to repel insects and moles[20].
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