Plural of allium; multiple plants from the genus Allium including various species of onions, garlic, and related vegetables.
Plural form of 'allium.' English adopted the Latin genus name directly, and the field of allium cultivation has expanded dramatically as modern agriculture spread these plants globally.
Alliums are one of humanity's oldest cultivated plants—archaeological evidence shows garlic and onions were grown in ancient Egypt, China, and Mesopotamia, making them among our most universal vegetables across cultures!
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