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small onion

Scientific Name: Allium parvum

Family: Liliaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

About Onions

This page gathers information about onions, focusing particularly on "small onions" as they are commonly referenced. Onions are a versatile ingredient used in various cuisines worldwide.

Considerations for Pets

  • Onions are mentioned as being in the lily family along with garlic and ramps.

Considerations for Children

  • Be mindful when allowing children to help with food preparation, as knives are often used to dice onions into smaller pieces.

Common Names

  • Onions are sometimes referred to as "small red onions" (bawang merah kecil in Malay), "brambang" (in Java), and "sibuyas bombay" (Indian onion in the Philippines).
  • Other names include baby onions or button onions and pearl onions

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Onions belong to the lily family.
  • Shallots (a type of onion) have the scientific name Allium ascalonicum.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Onions come in various colors including yellow, red, and white.
  • Small onions can be round or have long, slender bulbs.
  • An onion has 1 ring for every stalk it grows above ground.
  • Onions are bulb vegetables.
  • The underground globular bulb is actually a stem which consists of modified leaves arranged in whorls.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Shallots are found in Southeastern Asia.
  • Red loam to black soils with good drainage facilities is highly suited for onion cultivation.
  • It performs well at a soil pH range of 6-7 and a mild season without.

Uses

  • Onions are commonly used as culinary accents.
  • They are often included in stews.
  • Onion is used in Indian recipe served as a Curries
  • Onions potential as a potent home remedy for hair loss has also been studied scientifically.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Onions are used as food (e.g., in burgers and onion rings).

Quirky Facts

  • The Greeks believed the shallot came from Askalon, hence the name askolonion.
  • Onions contain a high amount of sulfur.

Additional Information

  • MyFitnessPal.com is a food database where you can find nutrition facts for various foods, including onion rings.
  • Bawarchi.com is a resource for Indian recipes, including small onion curry.