tree onion; Wakegi onion
A type of onion (Allium × proliferum) used as a vegetable, similar to a scallion but with a milder taste. Often used in Japanese cuisine.
Adding tree onions to miso soup improves the flavor.
Tree onions go well with this salad.
Katakana spelling, often used in botanical or culinary contexts.
Kanji form; rarely used in practice.
The name わけぎ is derived from 分け葱, literally 'dividing onion', referring to its growth habit of producing multiple bulbs. The exact historical origin is uncertain.