Now Viewing: spring_onionTag type: General Negi: Allium fistulosum L. (Welsh onion, green onion, Japanese bunching onion, spring onion, escallion, salad onion), is a perennial member of the onion family, Alliaceae. The names are ambiguous, as some may also be used to refer to any young green onion stalk, whether grown from Welsh onions, traditional bulbing onions, or other members of the onion family, in particular scallions. The species is very similar in taste and odor to the related garden onion, Allium cepa, and hybrids between the two (tree onions) exist. The Welsh onion, however, does not develop bulbs, and possesses hollow leaves ("fistulosum" means "hollow") and scapes. Large varieties of the Welsh onion resemble the leek, such as the Japanese 'negi', whilst smaller varieties resemble chives. Many Welsh onions can multiply by forming perennial evergreen clumps. Next to culinary use, it is also grown in a bunch as an ornamental plant. The name "Welsh onion" has become a misnomer in modern English, as Allium fistulosum is not indigenous to Wales. "Welsh" preserves the original meaning of the Old English word "welisc", or Old German "welsche", meaning "foreign" (compare wal- in "walnut", of same etymological origin). The species originated in Asia, possibly Siberia or China. This plant is often associated with the Vocaloid Hatsune_Miku or her alternate form Hachune_miku. It is often mistaken for the leek witch is a similar but different plant. Other Wiki Information Last updated: 04/11/11 9:24 PM by jedi1357 This entry is not locked and you can edit it as you see fit. |
     
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