What is another word for hooker's onion?

Pronunciation: [hˈʊkəz ˈʌni͡ən] (IPA)

Hooker's onion, also known as Allium acuminatum, is a wild onion plant that grows in North America. This plant has several synonyms based on the region it is found in. In the Pacific Northwest, it is known as taper-tip onion or pink onion. In California and the Great Basin, it is called slimleaf onion or two-leaf onion. In the Rocky Mountains region, it is referred to as the tapertip onion. Other variations of its name include red-skinned onion, sharp onion, and wild onion. These names all refer to the same plant characterized by pink to reddish-purple flower clusters and long tapering leaves. The Hooker's onion is a valuable plant for both its culinary and medicinal uses.

Synonyms for Hooker's onion:

What are the hypernyms for Hooker's onion?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Hooker's onion?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for hooker's onion (as nouns)

    • plant
      wild onion.

What are the holonyms for Hooker's onion?

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