Onion (Allium cepa): Important Health Benefits of the Onion Bulb and Peel
Onion (Allium cepa L.), also called common onion or bulb onion, is a biennial or perennial is a vegetable belonging to the Allium genus, and Liliaceae family. The Allium genus also contains leeks (Allium ampeloprasum), scallions (Allium fistulosum), shallots (Allium cepa var. aggregatum), and garlic (Allium sativum). The Latin word, cepa means “onion”. Onion may … Read more
