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wild chives
Scientific Name: Allium schoenoprasum var. sibiricum
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: MN (wild chives), NH (Siberian chives)
Allium schoenoprasum - Chives, Wild Chives
Allium schoenoprasum, commonly known as chives or wild chives, is a perennial plant with an onion-like or garlicky scent, depending on the specific variety.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has an onion-smelling bulb.
- The stem is described as rather stout.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allium schoenoprasum
- Common Names: Chives, Wild Chives, Flowering Onion
- Family: Alliaceae (formerly Liliaceae), Lily family
- Genus: Allium
- Synonyms: None explicitly listed, but "Flowering Onion" is used as a common name. Allium schoenoprasum v. sibiricum
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America, but has also escaped from cultivation.
- Found growing across the Lizard in Cornwall, often flowering from as early as May.
- Wild chives are found in Minnesota
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial plant.
- Onion-smelling.
- The stem is 20-50 cm tall, rather stout, and round.
- Grows from bulbs up to 10 mm thick.
- The flowers are pale pinkish-purple, -inch flowers, 6 erect petals with a dark stripe down.
Quirky Facts
- The text references a South Korean drama series titled "Wild Chives and Soy Bean Soup: 12 Years Reunion," showcasing the plant's cultural significance in some regions.
- The text mentions "Wild Chives & Rosemary" as a location in Wilmington, Delaware.