Common onion
Common onion
Allium cepa
Description
Native to central Asia, the common onion is a widely cultivated vegetable known for its pungent flavor and layered bulbs. It’s a kitchen staple used around the world for cooking, and its sharp taste mellows and sweetens when cooked.
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