In biology, a common name of a taxon or organism (also known as a vernacular name, English name, colloquial name, trivial name, trivial epithet, country name, popular name, or farmer’s name) is a name that is based on the normal language of everyday life; and is often contrasted with the scientific name for the same …

It gives the precision and clarity for the naming of an organism which prevents confusion. Scientific names help the reader to learn something about the organism. For example, Leptocephalus has lepto which means slender, and cephalus which means head.

Common name is the name that is frequently used for a particular thing and is based on the normal language of everyday life. Common names are written free handedly. Scientific name is the name that is used by the scientists and it consists of two parts- genus and species. Scientific names is written in italics.

Binomial nomenclature gives each species a scientific name. Scientific name consists of two parts. The first is genus name and second is species name. It is always written in italics (if typed) or underlined (handwritten). The first letter of genus name is always capitalized.

“If a plant looks like an onion and smells like an onion, you can eat it. If a plant looks like a garlic and smells like a garlic, you can eat it.” If it looks like an allium but lacks that characteristic odor, chances are good that it’s a non-edible or potentially toxic lookalike.

Onion Substitutes

• Onion Juice / Powder / Flakes.
• Leeks.
• Chives.
• Garlic.
• Carrots and Tomatoes.
• Asafetida.
• Black Salt.
• Fennel.

Red Onion Sweetness

Spanish onions are a particular kind of yellow onion and we find them to be slightly sweeter and more delicate in flavor. White Onions – These onions tend to have a sharper and more pungent flavor than yellow onions. They also tend to be more tender and have a thinner, more papery skin.

What’s the difference between a shallot and, like, a yellow onion? Shallots have a delicate and sweet flavor with a hint of sharpness, while onions bring a more intense heat. You can substitute shallots in nearly any recipe that calls for onions—just make sure you’re using the same volume.

Spanish Onions Substitute If you’re drawn to sweet onions, it may be that you don’t care for the harsher flavors often found in the standard yellow onions, or the strong aroma of red onions.

Pearl onions (Allium ampeloprasum var. sectivum) are much smaller and sweeter than normal onions. They are often used in recipes for pickling or as garnishes for cocktails. Since they are closer to the size and taste of shallots, they can sometimes be a good choice to use as a substitute.

Shallots are a little sweeter than regular onions and have a more subtle flavor. They are good used in raw applications where you want an oniony flavor without too much punch, such as in salads and vinaigrettes, , or in slow roasted or braised dishes, where their sweetness can enhance a dish without watering it down.

As you probably know shallots are not grown in the US for a variety of reasons. The first being they simply do not grow too well here. Second, the commercial growing of shallots is prohibited in the US (I will get to this in a minute) And finally, it is much cheaper to import them from other countries.

Overall, shallots have a better nutritional profile than onions. On a weight per weight basis, they have more antioxidants, minerals and vitamins than onions. Perhaps the best nutritional bonus of shallots is the diverse content of their antioxidant compounds.

Shallots are high in antioxidants and may improve blood sugar levels, circulation, seasonal allergies, and heart and bone health. They may also help fight germs and promote weight maintenance.