Allium mutabile Wild onion (Alliaceae)

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Allium mutabile
Wild onion
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The Allium mutabile plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - North Carolina to Florida. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild onion. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. canadense.(qv) is probably the correct name for this species.

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Latin Name:  Allium mutabile
Common Name:  Wild onion
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  Michx.

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:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moist soils[235] in prairies, calcareous barrens, bluffs etc[43]

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a sunny position in a light well-drained soil[1]. The bulbs should be planted fairly deeply[1]. Most members of this genus are intolerant of competition from other growing plants[203]. The name of this species needs further investigation, it is probably no more than a synonym of A. canadense[200]. Grows well with most plants, especially roses, carrots, beet and chamomile, but it inhibits the growth of legumes[18, 20, 54]. This plant is a bad companion for alfalfa, each species negatively affecting the other[201]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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