Allium cristatum S. Watson, Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 14: 232. 1879; A. atrorubens subsp. inyonis (M. E. Jones) Traub; A. atrorubens var. inyonis (M. E. Jones) Ownbey; A. decipiens M. E. Jones; A. inyonis M. E. Jones; A. nevadense subsp. cristatum (S. Watson) Traub; A. nevadense S. Watson var. cristatum (S. Watson) Ownbey

Tepals pale pink with darker pink midveins, lance-ovate to ovate, apex margins flat, not becoming involute. 2n = 14.

Flowering late Apr--Jun. Sandy, rocky, or clay soils on desert slopes and mountains; 1200--2100 m; Ariz., Calif., Nev., Utah.