noun
broadleaf wild leek
Refers to the plant Allium ampeloprasum, a type of wild leek. Botanical term; not an everyday food word.
ニラネギはヨーロッパ原産の野生のリーキの一種です。
The broadleaf wild leek is a type of wild leek native to Europe.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare and may not be widely recognized; lists it but it is not commonly used.
Compound of ニラ (chive) and ネギ (green onion), likely named for its resemblance to both plants. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.