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*Chives are grown for their scapes, which are used for culinary purposes as a flavoring herb, and provide a somewhat milder flavor than those of other Allium species.
 
*Chives are grown for their scapes, which are used for culinary purposes as a flavoring herb, and provide a somewhat milder flavor than those of other Allium species.
*Chives are also rich in [[vitamins A]] and [[vitamin C]], contain trace amounts of sulfur, and are rich in calcium and iron.
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*Chives are also rich in [[Vitamins A]] and [[vitamin C]], contain trace amounts of sulfur, and are rich in calcium and iron.
  
 
==Common name==
 
==Common name==

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Chives, Allium schoenoprasum

Chives is the common name of Allium schoenoprasum, an edible species of the Allium genus.

A perennial plant, it is widespread in nature across much of Europe, Asia, and North America.[1]

Uses

  • Chives are grown for their scapes, which are used for culinary purposes as a flavoring herb, and provide a somewhat milder flavor than those of other Allium species.
  • Chives are also rich in Vitamins A and vitamin C, contain trace amounts of sulfur, and are rich in calcium and iron.

Common name

  • English - Chives

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