Scallion
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Scallions are edible vegetables of various species in the genus Allium. Scallions generally have a milder taste than most onions. Green onions/scallions have a long, delicate green stem that is white
A bundle of "red scallions"
A germinating scallion, 10 days old
A close-up view of spring onions (note the larger bulbs)
Chopped scallions
Allium chinense
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Allium chinense is an edible species of Allium, native to China, and cultivated in many other countries. Its close relatives include the onion, scallion, leek, chive, and garlic.
Scallion
…stem that is white near the root. They have no bulb and a mild, sweet onion flavour. Their close relatives include garlic, shallots, leeks, chives, and Chinese onions. The leaves are eaten both raw and cooked. Scallions produce hollow, tubular, green leaves that grow directly from the bulb, which does not fully…
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Flowers of Allium chinense
Sold at a market in Shenzhen (left)