Scientific Name | Allium cepa |
Plant Type | Bulbous perennial |
Height | 1 to 4 feet (30 to 120 cm) |
Bulb | Round, layered structure |
Leaves | Hollow, cylindrical, green |
Flowers | White or purple, umbrella-shaped |
Root System | Fibrous, bulbous |
Color of Bulb | Yellow, white, red, or purple |
Taste | Sharp, pungent |
Aroma | Strong, sulfurous |