Allium textile Textile onion (Alliaceae)

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Allium textile
Textile onion
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The Allium textile plant species is found in N. America - Saskatchewan to South Dakota, Montana, New Mexico and Arizona. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Textile onion. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. reticulatum. Don.

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Latin Name:  Allium textile
Common Name:  Textile onion
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  Nels.&MacBr.

Known Hazards:  Although no individual reports regarding this species have been seen, there have been cases of poisoning caused by the consumption, in very 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:  Dry prairies, calcareous rocks and open woods[43].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a sunny position in a light well-drained soil[1]. Plants require a period of summer rest at which time they should be kept dry or they are likely to rot, they are therefore more easily grown in a bulb frame or cold greenhouse[203]. The bulbs should be planted fairly deeply[1]. Most members of this genus are intolerant of competition from other growing plants[203]. Closely related to A. stellatum[1]. 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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