sea onion
"Sea onion" refers to two different bulbous plants known for their medicinal uses and distinct habitats.
Definition
C1Botany
(technical)A plant native to the Mediterranean region with an onion-like bulb, known for its tall spikes of white flowers and medicinal properties.
Example
- The sea onion has been used traditionally to treat heart conditions.
C1Botany
(technical)A plant found in Atlantic Europe with an onion-like bulb and white flowers, also used for medicinal purposes.
Example
- Spring squill, another name for sea onion, blooms in early spring along coastal areas.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sea onion":
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