Allium Flower

Name:
Flowering onion, as is commonly known..
Description:
Star-shaped flower‚ Tight or loose‚ round clusters of small on long smooth leafless stems
Origin:
Central Asia
Colour:
Purple‚ pink‚ green and white

Allium is a flowering plant which belongs to the onion genus, although it had been incorrectly clubbed with the lily family previously. This flower is also a very popular garden flower. The word allium is actually Latin for Garlic.  These are beautiful flowers which have been used by several famous artists like Baker and Rembrandt who have highlighted the magnificence of these flowers in their paintings.

Geography
Allium flowers are predominant in the Northern Hemisphere and grow abundantly in Asia. Some of the species can be found in South America, Central America and Africa. These plants are found over a vast area throughout the world due to their adaptability to different types of growing conditions.

Meaning and Symbolism
The Allium Plant emerges from a single bulb, which is probably why it is said to stand for unity and also represents patience and humility. The Latin word for onion is unio which also is synonymous with the word single.

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