This is the 'BEFORE' photo of an ALLIUM I recently posted. The Allium genus is one of the largest plant genera in the world, with over 1,250 species. Ornamental onions are not planted in the vegetable garden, but in beds or borders with other perennial flowers.

Onions are among the world's oldest cultivated plants. They were probably known in India, China, and the Middle East before recorded history. Ancient Egyptians regarded the spherical bulb as a symbol of the universe...and used onions extensively, as shown by drawings and inscriptions on their monuments.

Interesting....(and rather silly tidbit)...Alliumpobia is the name given to the fear of garlic and onions.









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