Chives
Chives
Scientific name: Allium schoenoprasum L.
Taxonomic position According to Cronquist (1988)
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Magnoliophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Allium |
| Species | A. schoenoprasum L. |
Usefulness: Chives are a commonly used in culinary purposes. The scapes and the unopened, immature flower buds are diced and used as an ingredient for fish, potatoes, soups, and other dishes. The edible flowers can be used in salads.
Other uses: Medicinal purposes
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