It is a perennial that thrives under damp and shady conditions or open meadows in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Utah.

Many animals in the region, including elk, black bears and prairie dogs, eat the bulbs of the wild onions.

Their long, flat leaves usually come in pairs of two, stay green longer than for most other onions, and give off an odor when scratched.

[4] Allium bisceptrum is found in mixed pine forests or in wetland-riparian habitats in California.

[4] In California, A. bisceptrum is distributed throughout the counties of Alpine, El Dorado, Glenn, Inyo, Lassen, Mendocino, Mono, Modoc, Mariposa, Nevada, Plumas, San Bernardino, San Diego, Shasta, Sierra, Trinity, Tulare, and Tuolumne.

In fact, in warmer winters, the plants may need to be kept at lower temperatures to insure growth and germination.

It is necessary to keep the soil nice and moist, but not too wet because these growing onion bulbs do not have enough reserves to keep the plant alive.

These bulbs should be planted in an acidic potting soil with sand and humus for good drainage.

They pick out the young leaves and stems of the plant after the last of the snow melts in early spring.

These young leaves and stems, which are only inches from the ground are the most delectable as their flavors range from mild to strong.

These leaves can be used in various culinary forms, whether eaten raw, or stir fried with meats and other vegetables.