Chives are the only member of the onion? family (Alliaceae) grown for their leaves, which are used as an herb. Chives have a much milder flavor than onions or garlic. |
Chives are the only member of the onion? family (Alliaceae) grown for their leaves, which are used as an herb. Chives have a much milder flavor than onion?s or garlic?. They are referred to only in the plural, because they grow in in clumps rather than alone. |