What makes garlic and onion bulbs special that makes them so good to cook with? Is there a reason other than taste that stops me from trying to cook with all the different species of bulbs?

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What makes garlic and onion bulbs special that makes them so good to cook with? Is there a reason other than taste that stops me from trying to cook with all the different species of bulbs?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Onions and garlic share a family classification with other types of lilies that have similar bulbs.

The problem is that most lilies are poisonous to humans. Onions and garlic are actually the exceptions that we can consume (but they are also toxic to our furry pets). They are unique because they give a onion-y or garlic-y smell while other lilies do not.