Allium monanthum is
a delicate figured perennial herb inhabiting bright forests
in fields and mountains. Leaves, two in number, emerge from
ovate bulbs at the bases of flower stalks, 10-20cm in
length, with a cross-section in the shape of a crescent.
Flower stalks delivered from the bulbs grow to 6-10cm in
height with single, occasionally two, white or slightly
red-tinged flowers. Perianth lobes are 4-5mm long,
long-oblong, or oblong-ovate. As many individuals lack
stamens, they reproduce by division of the bulbs. Bloom
time: March-May. |