Yes — green onion is basically the same vegetable that many people call spring onion, but the name can vary by region. 🌱
🌿 Green Onion
Green Onion
- Also called spring onion, scallion, or salad onion in some places.
- It has a long green stalk and a small white bulb.
- The entire plant (white and green parts) is edible.
- Flavor: mild onion taste, not as strong as regular onions.
🌿 Spring Onion
Spring Onion
- Very similar to green onion.
- Sometimes slightly more mature, with a larger bulb.
- Still mild and commonly used in cooking.
🌿 Scallion
Scallion
- Often used as another name for green onion.
- Usually has almost no bulb and thin green tops.
✅ Simple way to remember:
- Green onion / scallion → very small or no bulb
- Spring onion → slightly bigger bulb
🥗 Common uses
- Salads
- Soups
- Stir-fries
- Garnish on noodles, rice, and eggs
If you want, I can also explain the difference between 10 common green herbs and vegetables used in cooking (very useful for beginners). 🌿
