Onion

Onion

Onion Allium cepa is an Asian plant that is widely cultivated all over the world. Its edible bulb is made up of the swollen bases of the leaves and its pungent oils make onion a highly valued seasoning in all sorts of foods. Leeks Allium porrum, shallots Allium ascalonicum, and garlic Allium sativum are close relatives of the onion. [CH] {FW}