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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.<ref name="int"/>
== 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 C, contain trace amounts of sulfur, and are rich in calcium and iron.
== References ==
<references>
<ref name="int">[http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200027528 Flora of China Vol. 24 Page 195 北葱 bei cong Allium schoenoprasum]</ref>
</references>
== External Links ==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chives Chives-Wikipedia]
[[Category:Herbs]]
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.<ref name="int"/>
== 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 C, contain trace amounts of sulfur, and are rich in calcium and iron.
== References ==
<references>
<ref name="int">[http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200027528 Flora of China Vol. 24 Page 195 北葱 bei cong Allium schoenoprasum]</ref>
</references>
== External Links ==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chives Chives-Wikipedia]
[[Category:Herbs]]
