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Altai Onion

Allium altaicum

Near Threatened
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The Altai Onion (Allium altaicum) is a species in the genus Allium. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

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Allium unifolium
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Apulian Garlic
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Baytop's Onion
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Altai Onion?
The scientific name of Altai Onion is Allium altaicum. It belongs to the genus Allium.
What is the conservation status of Altai Onion?
Altai Onion (Allium altaicum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Altai Onion belong to?
Altai Onion (Allium altaicum) belongs to the genus Allium, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaryllidaceae.
What kingdom does Altai Onion belong to?
Altai Onion (Allium altaicum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Altai Onion?
The closest relatives of Altai Onion in the genus Allium include alpine leek, Altynkol Chive, American Garlic, Apulian Garlic, Baytop's Onion.

Genus Allium — 20 Species

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alpine leek
Allium victorialis
NE
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Altai Onion
Allium altaicum
NT
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Altynkol Chive
Allium altyncolicum
LC 🐾
American Garlic
Allium unifolium
NE 🐾
Apulian Garlic
Allium apulum
LC 🐾
Baytop's Onion
Allium baytopiorum
CR 🐾
Beltsville bunching onion
Allium proliferum
NE 🐾
Black garlic
Allium nigrum
NE 🐾
blue-of-the-heavens
Allium caeruleum
NE 🐾
Broadleaf wild leek
Allium atroviolaceum
DD 🐾
Broadleaf wild leek
Allium ampeloprasum
NE 🐾
Chinese Chives
Allium tuberosum
NE 🐾
Chinese Garlic
Allium macrostemon
LC 🐾
Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
LC 🐾
Common Onion
Allium cepa
NE 🐾
Crow Garlic
Allium vineale
LC 🐾
Cultivated Garlic
Allium sativum
NE 🐾
Czelghaurian Onion
Allium czelghauricum
CR 🐾
False Hooded Garlic
Allium pseudocalyptratum
EN 🐾
Few-flowered Garlic
Allium paradoxum
NE
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