Identification: Columbia Gorge Purple Flower

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  1. jumpinjivinjoe

    jumpinjivinjoe New Member

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    Middle Columbia Gorge In Sun. What might this be?

    Comes up from a single stem. With no leaves except two long ones at the very base.
     

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  2. Silver surfer

    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    It looks like an Allium sp...an onion.
    I do not know which ones you have there but have found a link ...so you can check each one listed yourself.

    The Onions of the Columbia River Gorge
     
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  3. Acerholic

    Acerholic Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout Maple Society

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    Is it a Dichelostemma congestum. Compact harvest Lilly or Fork -tooth ookow. Common names.
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Yes to D. congestum.
     
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