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Allium schoenoprasum sibiricum
Giant chives
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The Allium schoenoprasum sibiricum plant species is found in N. America to E. Asia - Siberia, Japan. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Giant chives. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. sibiricum. L.

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Latin Name:  Allium schoenoprasum sibiricum
Common Name:  Giant chives
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  (L.)Hartm.
 
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:  Calcareous or basic rock, gravels and shores, Alaska and southwards[43].



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 rarley used medicinally[238].

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