Onions are plants. They belong to the genus Allium, which also includes garlic, chives, and shallots. Onions are typically grown as annuals, meaning they complete their life cycle in a single growing season. They have a distinctive bulb that forms at the base of the plant and is what is typically consumed.
While onions may have a strong odor, they are not a type of animal. They are classified as plants because they possess characteristics common to the plant kingdom, such as producing their own food through photosynthesis, having roots, stems, and leaves, and reproducing through seeds.
