About Allium lacunosum S.Watson
Allium lacunosum, commonly known as the pitted onion, grows from a yellowish-brown bulb with a thick coat that measures 1 to 2 centimeters long. The stem can reach a maximum height of about 35 centimeters, or 14 inches. This species typically produces two leaves, which may be the same length as the stem or longer. The inflorescence holds up to 45 flowers; the flowers have dark veins, range in color from white to pale pink, and are each less than one centimeter long. There are four recognized varieties of Allium lacunosum, three of which are somewhat uncommon. Allium lacunosum var. davisiae is found in Southern California. Allium lacunosum var. kernense is found in the Southern Sierra and the Mojave Desert. Allium lacunosum var. lacunosum is the fourth described variety. Allium lacunosum var. micranthum is found in the interior ranges of the Central Coast.
