wild rocambole; Allium grayi
A type of wild onion native to East Asia, often used in cooking. The plant is commonly referred to by its katakana name ノビル.
In spring, a lot of wild rocambole grows on the embankment.
It's delicious to put wild rocambole in miso soup.
Kanji form is rare and may not be widely recognized; usually written in kana.
From 野, “field,” and 蒜, an old word for garlic-like plants; のびる reflects voicing of ひる in the compound.