In Allium the Leafless Part?

When the bulb is dried out, the onions are harvested. The non-woody, leafless segment between two leaf-bearing regions, is a long internode called a scape. It is the edible part. The scape is tender and has a mild onion flavour.

What is termed as scape in onion bulb?

Question : The leaf less stem of onion which is produced to bear flower is called. ... The underground stems having central axis, which grows and develops flowers on top are called scape e.g., onion, garic etc.

What is a scape in plants?

In botany, a scape is a peduncle arising from a compressed or subterranean stem, with the lower internodes very long and hence few or no bracts except the part near the rachis or receptacle. ... The scapes of scallions, chives, garlic chives, and garlic are used as vegetables.