A. bisceptrum was first described and published in Botany [Fortieth Parallel] 351 & 487, t. 37, f. 1-3. 1871 [Sep-Dec 1871] ; vol. 5, United States Geological Expolration (sic) of the Fortieth Parallel, under Clarence King. "Plant Name Details for Allium bisceptrum". IPNI. Retrieved May 22, 2011. Notes: Calif