cristatum (S. Watson) McNeal
Pronunciation: AL-ee-um a-tro-ROO-bens kris-TAH-
tum
Common name: Crested onion
Family: Alliaceae (Onion)
Habitat: Dry rocky hillsides, sandy soils, 5000'-7000',
sagebrush scrub, Death Valley to Mono Co.
Blooming period: May to June
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Allium
2) atrorubens 3) cristatum