Jim Waddick wrote: For example Leeks versus onions. Both in the same genus, the > former neither succulent nor bulbous, the latter both (some might > disagree). Well, I'd say it would depend on how long you'd left them in the vegetable rack... Whether or not succulent or bulbous both leeks and onions are definitely esculent. John Grimshaw Dr John M. Grimshaw Sycamore Cottage Colesbourne Nr Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9NP Tel. 01242 870567