Allium schoenoprasum Chives (Alliaceae)

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Allium schoenoprasum
Chives
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The Allium schoenoprasum plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chives.

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Latin Name:  Allium schoenoprasum
Common Name:  Chives
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Although no individual reports regarding this species have been seen, there have been cases of poisoning caused by the consumption, in very large quantities and by some mammals, of certain members of this genus. Dogs seem to be particularly susceptible[76].

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Rocky pastures and damp meadows, preferring calcareous soils[17, 90].

Medicinal Information: The whole plant has a beneficial effect on the digestive system and the blood circulation. It improves the appetite, is digestive, hypotensive and tonic[201]. It has similar properties to garlic (A. sativum), but in a much milder form, and it is rarely used medicinally[238].

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