Chives
Allium schoenoprasum L.
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Wellness Goal:
Culinary Use
Plant Family:
Amaryllidaceae
Plant Part:
Leaf
Preparation Method:
Culinary
Flavor Profile:
Pungent
Safety Notes
Very well tolerated in normal culinary amounts — one of the mildest, safest members of the allium family. As with other alliums, keep in mind if cooking for pets, since onion-family plants are toxic to dogs and cats even in the mild form chives take.
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