Onion - Wikipedia
WEBAn onion (Allium cepa L., from Latin cepa meaning "onion"), also known as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable that is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium. The shallot is a botanical variety of the onion which was classified as a separate species until 2011.
Onion | Description, History, Uses, Products, Types, & Facts
WEBApr 26, 2024 · Onion, herbaceous biennial plant in the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae) grown for its edible bulb. Onions are low in nutrients but are valued for their flavor and are used widely in cooking. They add flavor to such dishes as stews, roasts, soups, and salads and are also served as a cooked vegetable.
.onion - Wikipedia
WEB.onion is a special-use top-level domain name designating an anonymous onion service, which was formerly known as a "hidden service", reachable via the Tor network.
Onion - Wikiwand
WEBAn onion, also known as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable that is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium. The shallot is a botanical variety of the onion which was classified as a separate species until 2011. Its close relatives include garlic, scallion, leek, and chive.
Onion - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBMost species of onions have bulbs that people can eat. They have a strong flavour and a very distinctive smell . Onions have been grown for a long time. They were probably first grown in Ancient Egypt, together with leek and garlic, but maybe earlier. Now, most of the world's cultures eat onions.
Red onion - Wikipedia
WEBRed onions (also known as purple or blue onions in some mainland European countries) are cultivars of the onion ( Allium cepa ), and have purplish-red skin and white flesh tinged with red. They are most commonly used in cooking, but …
Yellow onion - Wikipedia
WEBThe yellow onion or brown onion (Allium cepa L.) is a variety of dry onion with a strong flavour. They have a greenish-white, light yellow, or white inside; its layers of papery skin have a yellow-brown or pale golden colour. It is higher in sulphur content than the white onion, which gives it a stronger, more complex flavour.
Onion History - National Onion Association
WEBOnion History. Many archaeologists, botanists, and food historians believe onions originated in central Asia. Other research suggests onions were first grown in Iran and West Pakistan. It is presumed our predecessors discovered and started eating wild onions very early – long before farming or even writing was invented.
Sweet onion - Wikipedia
WEBA sweet onion is a variety of onion that is not pungent. Their mildness is attributable to their low sulfur content and high water content when compared to other onion varieties.
Onion | The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBThe onion (Allium cepa), is a biennial, herbaceous plant of the Amaryllidaceae family. It is Canada's most important condiment crop. Onions are native to western Asia; their cultivation predates recorded history. Botanical varieties include A. cepa solaninum (Multiplier Onion) and A. cepa viviparum (Top or Tree Onion).
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