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.
Hiragana spelling, also used.
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.