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Chives are edible plants that belong to the family of the onion. It's scientific name is 'Allium schoenoprasum', and they are the smallest member of the genus. It's name derives from the French 'cive', which in turn derives from the Latin 'cepa', which was the Latin word for onion.
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Is a scallion an onion?
True scallions don't form bulbs. They stay straight.Green onion are the immature sprouts or "spring onions" - before the bulb begins to develop from the onion "sets" which is what onion "seeds" are called. You'll often see them in markets with a bulb that has begun to form which would grow into a big onion if left in the ground.
Are green onions and chives the same thing?
No, they are not. Green onions have a stronger flavor than chives. They are also larger. Some people use them interchangeably, though others are firmly against it. As a general rule of thumb, if a recipe calls for chives and all you have are green onions, use less.
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