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Allium cepa

प्याज़Herb

The onion, also known as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable that is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium. The shallot is a botanical variety of the onion which was classified as a separate species until 2011. The onion's close relatives include garlic, scallion, leek, and chives.

FamilyAmaryllidaceae
GenusAllium
NativeAsia
LifespanBiennial (commonly grown as annual)

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Allium cepa.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassLiliopsida
OrderAsparagales
FamilyAmaryllidaceae
GenusAllium
SpeciesA. cepa
Binomial NameAllium cepa
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameOnion
Life FormHerb
Growth HabitHerb

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassLiliopsida
OrderAsparagales
FamilyAmaryllidaceae
GenusAllium

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.