Allium cernuum Nodding onion (Alliaceae)

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Allium cernuum
Nodding onion
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The Allium cernuum plant species is found in N. America - Canada to Mexico. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Nodding onion.

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Latin Name:  Allium cernuum
Common Name:  Nodding onion
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  Roth.

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:  0.45   Mature Width:  0.25

Habitat:  Ledges, gravels, rocky or wooded slopes and crests ascending to high altitudes[43].

Medicinal Information: The whole plant has mild medicinal activity similar to the action of garlic (Allium sativum)[222]. It is used specifically as a poultice on the chest for the treatment of respiratory ailments and the juice has been used in the treatment of kidney stones[222]. The juice of the plant is used in treating colds, croup, sore throats etc[257]. A poultice of the plant is applied externally to various infections such as sore throats, sores, swellings, chest and pleurisy pains[257].

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