Shenandoah National Park - Big Meadows & Byrd Visitor Center

Milepost 51 - August 25, 2013

Nodding Onion (Allium cernuum) - Big Meadows - Shenandoah National Park - Milepost 51<br />
Each mature bulb bears a single flowering stem, which terminates in a downward nodding umbel of white or rose flowers, blooming in July or August. The flowers mature into spherical crested fruits which later split open to reveal the dark shiny seeds.It grows in dry woods, rock outcroppings, and prairies. It is native to North America from NY to British Columbia south to VA and KY and south of there in the mountains. The bulb is edible and has a strong onion flavor.

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Nodding Onion (Allium cernuum) - Big Meadows - Shenandoah National Park - Milepost 51
Each mature bulb bears a single flowering stem, which terminates in a downward nodding umbel of white or rose flowers, blooming in July or August. The flowers mature into spherical crested fruits which later split open to reveal the dark shiny seeds.It grows in dry woods, rock outcroppings, and prairies. It is native to North America from NY to British Columbia south to VA and KY and south of there in the mountains. The bulb is edible and has a strong onion flavor.

Nodding Onion Allium cernuum Big Meadows Shenandoah National Park Milepost