What are onions?

Q: What are onions?


A: Onions are vegetables that are plants in the genus Allium.

Q: What do people usually mean when they talk about onions?


A: When people talk about onions, they usually mean garden onions.

Q: Can people eat most species of onions?


A: Yes, most species of onions have bulbs that people can eat.

Q: What is the flavour of onions like?


A: Onions have a strong flavour.

Q: Do onions have a distinctive smell?


A: Yes, onions have a very distinctive smell.

Q: Where were onions probably first grown?


A: Onions were probably first grown in Ancient Egypt, together with leek and garlic.

Q: Do most of the world's cultures eat onions?


A: Yes, most of the world's cultures eat onions.

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