How does a green onion plant reproduce?

Green onions, or scallions, reproduce through seeds, just like other members of the onion family. Here's how the process works:

1. Flower Formation: Green onions produce small, white flowers at the top of the plant stalk. These flowers are actually umbels, clusters of tiny individual flowers.

2. Pollination: The flowers are pollinated by insects or the wind, transferring pollen from the male part of the flower (anther) to the female part (stigma).

3. Seed Development: After pollination, the flowers develop into small, black seeds. These seeds are contained within a capsule that dries and splits open, releasing the seeds.

4. Seed Dispersal: The seeds are dispersed by wind or animals, allowing them to land in new locations.

5. Germination: Under suitable conditions (warm temperatures and moisture), the seeds germinate and grow into new green onion plants.

Note: Green onions can also be propagated vegetatively through division or bulblets. Division involves separating the plant's roots and leaves into smaller sections, each of which can grow into a new plant. Bulblets are small bulbs that form at the base of the plant and can be planted separately to produce new plants. However, seed production is the primary method of reproduction for green onions.