wild onion

• Nombre común para diversas especies de plantas silvestres del género Allium, caracterizadas por tener bulbo, hojas herbáceas y un fuerte olor a cebolla o ajo. A menudo se recolectan y se usan en la cocina.

A common name for various species of wild-growing plants in the Allium genus, characterized by a bulb, grass-like leaves, and a strong onion or garlic scent. They are often foraged and used in cooking.

1. Edible plantB1formal

   A common name for various species of wild-growing plants in the genus *Allium*, characterized by a bulb and onion-like flavor.

   cebolla silvestre

   • Wild onions can be found in meadows and forests in early spring.
   • Foragers often mistake wild garlic for wild onion.
   • The leaves of the wild onion are hollow and tubular.

2. Foraged ingredientB1informal

   The bulb or leaves of a wild onion plant, used as a flavoring in cooking.

   Cebolla silvestre

   • She added chopped wild onion to the salad for a sharp taste.
   • Wild onion can be used as a substitute for regular onions in recipes.
   • The soup had a delicate flavor from the wild onion.