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Persian onion

Allium cristophii

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Slovakia, and Sweden.

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇸🇰 Slovakia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Asparagales (Asparagales)
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Allium
Species
Allium cristophii (Persian onion)

Names in Other Languages

French ail à boule étoilée
German Sternkugellauch

Similar Species in Allium

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alho
Allium sativum
Not Evaluated
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alho-brabo
Allium neapolitanum
Not Evaluated
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cebola
Allium cepa
Not Evaluated
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cebola-verde
Allium fistulosum
Critically Endangered
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cebolinha
Allium schoenoprasum
Least Concern
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nirá
Allium tuberosum
Not Evaluated
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Geyer's onion
Allium geyeri
Least Concern
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Altai Onion
Allium altaicum
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Persian onion?
The scientific name of Persian onion is Allium cristophii. It belongs to the genus Allium.
Where does Persian onion live?
Persian onion is found in Distributed across Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Slovakia, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Slovakia, Sweden.
What family does Persian onion belong to?
Persian onion (Allium cristophii) belongs to the genus Allium, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaryllidaceae.
What kingdom does Persian onion belong to?
Persian onion (Allium cristophii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Persian onion?
The closest relatives of Persian onion in the genus Allium include alho, alho-brabo, cebola, cebola-verde, cebolinha.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Allium — 20 Species

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alho
Allium sativum
NE 🐾
alho-brabo
Allium neapolitanum
NE 🐾
cebola
Allium cepa
NE 🐾
cebola-verde
Allium fistulosum
CR 🐾
cebolinha
Allium schoenoprasum
LC 🐾
nirá
Allium tuberosum
NE 🐾
Geyer's onion
Allium geyeri
LC 🐾
Altai Onion
Allium altaicum
NT 🐾
Broadleaf wild leek
Allium ampeloprasum
NE 🐾
German garlic
Allium senescens
NE 🐾
Hairy Garlic
Allium subhirsutum
NE 🐾
Lady'S Leek
Allium cernuum
NE 🐾
Garlic of the Gargano Promontory
Allium garganicum
EN 🐾
mouse garlic
Allium angulosum
NE 🐾
fragrant garlic
Allium ramosum
NE 🐾
Chinese Garlic
Allium macrostemon
LC 🐾
Persian onion
Allium hollandicum
NE 🐾
Maltese Dwarf Garlic
Allium lojaconoi
NT
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Persian onion
Allium cristophii
NE
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Sea Garlic
Allium commutatum
LC
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