This diminutive plant arising from gravelly or sandy ground is Nevada Onion (Allium nevadense), a member of the Onion Family (Alliaceae).
Each flower has six petals, and the flowers are arranged in a ball. About five inches underground is an onion-like bulb.For more information about Nevada onion, click here.
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I'm curious when you spotted this guy and at what elevation? I'm asking because I spotted it April 30 at ~3,800 feet outside of St. George, UT, and was wondering if it's a later, higher bloomer out your way. Thanks.
I saw it about 4,500 feet on 5/9/09 and then again on 5/23/09 at about 5,800 feet.
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