Vegetable Group

Alliums

About This Group

Alliums — 8 canonical vegetables in the Vegetable Ontology.

Alliums in the Vegetable Ontology — onion, garlic, shallot, and related sulfur-rich culinary vegetables.

At a Glance

Parent category

Vegetables

Vegetable count

8

Scientific Classification

Display name
Alliums
Category
Vegetables
Vegetable count
8

Taxonomy

Culinary roles represented
aromatic
Plant parts represented
bulb, leaf, stem

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.