Are wild onions and wild garlic the same thing?

May 13, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Yu Yongchao

Introduction

Under normal circumstances, wild chives (Allium tuberosum) and wild garlic (Allium sativum) are not the same. Wild chives belong to the Allium genus of the Liliaceae family. The plant is relatively slender, generally 30-50 cm tall, with solitary cylindrical bulbs. In appearance, the leaves are hollow tubes, similar to the common chives we usually see, but more delicate and smaller, with epidermal colors mostly green or slightly purplish.

Generally speaking, wild scallions and wild garlic are not the same. A detailed analysis is as follows:

Wild scallions belong to the Allium genus of the Liliaceae family. The plant is relatively slender, usually 30-50 cm tall, with solitary cylindrical bulbs. In terms of appearance, the leaves are hollow tubes, similar to the common cultivated scallions we usually see, but more delicate and slender, with green or slightly purplish skin. Regarding flavor, wild scallions have a strong and fresh onion aroma, with relatively mild spiciness, capable of adding a unique fragrance to dishes. In terms of usage, wild scallions can be eaten raw or cooked, and can also be used for soups and fillings.

Wild garlic is another plant species in the Allium genus of the Liliaceae family, belonging to the same family but a different species from wild scallions. Wild garlic plants are usually 20-50 cm tall, with nearly spherical bulbs and black outer skin. The leaves are hollow semi-cylindrical in shape, with distinct longitudinal ridges on the leaf surface. Wild garlic has a unique flavor, combining the spiciness of garlic with a subtle onion aroma, and its pungent and stimulating flavor is stronger than that of wild scallions. In terms of usage, besides being eaten fresh, wild garlic is often pickled into kimchi or salted vegetables.

Therefore, wild scallions and wild garlic both belong to the Allium genus in botanical classification, but they have obvious differences in other aspects. In daily life, one can choose based on personal taste preferences and nutritional needs.

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