It is said that the original species was a natural leek originally unplanted in Nanba, and then it was introduced to Kyoto Prefecture, where its quality has been improved since ancient times and has been traditionally produced as one of Kyo-yasai (specifically certified vegetable varieties grown in Kyoto).
もともとは難波に自生していた葱が原種と言われ、後に京都府に伝わって、古くから品種改良が施され、伝統的に生産され続けている京野菜のひとつである。