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Star of Persia allium (Allium christophii)

Description

Allium cristophii, common name Persian onion or Star of Persia; is a species of onion native to Turkey, Iran, and Turkmenistan, though grown as an ornamental bulbous plant in many parts of the world.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

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          • Order: Asparagales

            • Family: Amaryllidaceae

              • Genus: Asparagales