Species
Allium schoenoprasum
Etymology
Allium: Possibly from the Latin word for garlic or the Celtic word all 'pungent' or 'burning'
schoenoprasum: An old Greek name for the leek
Common Name(s)
chives
Authority
Allium schoenoprasum L.
Family
Alliaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Monocotyledonous Herbs
Flower Colours
Violet / Purple
Year Naturalised
2006
Reason for Introduction
Vegetable
This page last updated on 26 Jul 2014