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Is an onion a bulb?

Published in Botany 1 min read

Yes, an onion is a bulb.

The onion ( Allium cepa L.) is widely recognized and cultivated as a vegetable crop globally. The onion bulb itself, known for its distinctive flavor, is a commercially valuable horticultural spice. Therefore, botanically speaking, the part of the onion we eat is indeed a bulb.

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