Description
Description: Chives come from the genus, Allium, and are closely related to onions, leeks, shallots, and garlic.
Chives are the oldest known edible onions and are the only member of onion family that can be found growing naturally in both the old world (Europe) and the new (North America).
Chives are commonly used fresh as a garnish for potatoes, soups, and salads, and are often paired with white fish.
Botanical name: Allium schoenoprasum
Common names: Garlic, rush leek
Medicinal
part: Herb