Scallions and Health: What Does the Science Say in 2025?

# Scallions and Health: What Does the Science Say in 2025?

## Summary

Family:Amaryllidaceae (formerly classified under Alliaceae)Scientific Name:Allium fistulosum (true scallion) Scallions are defined by harvest stage, not species. They are picked young, with a slender white base and long hollow green leaves. Unlike mature onions, they do not form large bulbs.

## Benefits

True scallions (A. fistulosum) never develop a significant bulb, even when fully grown. Spring onions labeled as A. cepa may show slight bulbing if left in the soil longer.

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