Allium Cepa Collection

Vegetable roots
Plate 4 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas (1870). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Entitled Racines alimentaires

Food plant bulbs
Plate 8 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas (1870). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Illustration entitled Plantes bulbeuses alimentaires

Allium cepa, onion
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Shallots, Allium cepa, and grape hyacinth, Muscari racemosum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4668399 Shallots, Allium cepa, and grape hyacinth, Muscari racemosum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Onions, Allium cepa. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch
FLO4668396 Onions, Allium cepa. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Shallot, Allium cepa, a mass of these baby pink onions

Edible bulbous plants, plantes bulbeuses alimentaires
5324551 Edible bulbous plants, plantes bulbeuses alimentaires by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Edible bulbous plants, plantes bulbeuses alimentaires)

Carnation, Washington State, USA. Freshly harvested Cipollini onions

Onion - Onion, Allium cepa, with flower, leaf, bulb and roots. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert
FLO4603908 Onion - Onion, Allium cepa, with flower, leaf, bulb and roots. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin from Chaumeton

Onion, Allium cepa, Side view of two onions growing in a vegetable plot with other vegetables and a white picket fence behind

Close Up Of An Early Onion Plant With Water Droplets; Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Digital illustration of Allium cepa (Onion)

Blooming onion field, Italy

Onions -Allium cepa-

Onions, potatoes, ginger and garlic, Devaraja Market, Mysore, Karnataka, South India, India, South Asia, Asia

Garlic and onions at market, Portugal, Europe

Shallots, Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Asia

Large American Danvers onion

Allium cepa, Onion

Allium cepa, three Onions, close up

Allium cepa (Onion plant)

Whole brown onion, whole red onion and a red onion cut in half, close-up

Allium cepa, Onions, close up

Onion Red Baron

Allium cepa, Onion being peeled with a knife, side view

Large Welsh Onions and smaller Spring Onions with long green leaves fanning, beside pile of Cocktail Onions, above view

Selection of fresh vegetables, close up

White Bunching onions with green leaves and white roots

Onion (Allium cepa) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Onion (Allium cepa). Colored engraving

Onion slices C016 / 9656
Onion slices. Transverse slices through a onion (Allium cepa)

Giant onions. Giant Kelsae onions, a cultivar of the onion plant (Allium cepa), being cultivated in an allotment for exhibition

Onion leaf epidermis with stomata pores
Light micrograph of epidermal cells on the leaf of the onion, Allium cepa, showing four stomata, or pores on the surface. The pores allow the passage of gases through the otherwise impermeable

Red onion. Top of a red onion (Allium cepa). The onion is a vegetable native to Asia, but it is now cultivated worldwide in temperate and subtropical regions

Onion half (Allium cepa). This vegetable contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, including potassium, as well as being a source of fibre

Onions (Allium cepa). This vegetable contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, including potassium, as well as being a source of fibre

Fruit and vegetables. An assortment of fruit and vegetables including: a parsnip, peas, a red pepper, a green pepper, a red onion, an onion, potatoes, baby spinach, spring onions, sweet potato

Shallots (Allium cepa Red Sun ) on a wooden surface

Spring onions (Allium cepa). These vegetables can be eaten raw in salads or cooked. They are rich in vitamins and minerals

Red onion slices

Onion (Allium cepa Ailsa Craig )
Organic onions (Allium cepa Ailsa Craig ) on a wooden surface

Organic onion (Allium cepa White Prince ) in a vegetable garden. The yellow leaves indicate that the onion is ready for harvest

Organic onions (Allium cepa White Prince ) in a vegetable garden. Onions are used as ingredients in cooking and contain a variety of vitamins and minerals, including potassium

Onions (Allium cepa Red Sun )
Organic onions (Allium cepa Red Sun ) in a vegetable garden

Dutch shallot (Allium Golden Gourmet )
Organic Dutch shallots (Allium cepa Golden Gourmet ) on a wooden surface

Assorted alliums. Onions (Allium cepa), shallots (Allium cepa ascolonicum, red) and garlic (Allium sativum)

Cytoplasmic streaming in onion cells
Cytoplasmic streaming. Coloured light micrograph (LM) of a section through some onion cells, Allium cepa, showing cytoplasmic streaming. Strands of cytoplasm can be seen in the cell at centre

Organic onions (Allium Red Baron )
Oraganic onions (Allium Red Baron ) growing in a vegetable bed

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Allium cepa, commonly known as onion, is a versatile vegetable with edible bulbous roots that are widely used in various cuisines. These plantes bulbeuses alimentaires belong to the Allium genus and are highly valued for their distinct flavor and culinary uses. In Carnation, Washington State, USA, freshly harvested Cipollini onions showcase the beauty of these food plant bulbs. With their vibrant colors and unique shape, they add a delightful touch to any dish. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engravings from Chaumeton, Poiret and Chamberets' "La Flore Medicale" depict the intricate details of an onion - its flower, leaf, bulb, and roots. Side view of two onions growing in a vegetable plot alongside other plants showcases how Allium cepa thrives in diverse environments. Shallots are another variation of this species; their baby pink appearance forms a mass of delicate onions that enhance both visual appeal and taste. A close-up shot captures an early onion plant adorned with water droplets in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The glistening droplets highlight the freshness and vitality of this vegetable root. In a digital illustration depicting Allium cepa (Onion), its layers reveal the complex structure hidden within. An enchanting sight awaits in Italy's blooming onion fields where vast expanses are covered by these magnificent plants. The sea of green leaves punctuated by blooming flowers creates a picturesque landscape worth admiring. Whether it's adding depth to soups or caramelizing them for savory dishes like French Onion Soup or Biryani rice preparations – onions (Allium cepa) play an essential role in countless recipes worldwide due to their distinctive flavor profile. From humble beginnings as tiny seeds planted into fertile soil to becoming indispensable ingredients on our plates – Allium cepa continues to captivate us with its versatility and culinary magic throughout history.