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GARLIC CHIVE [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
  • Spices and Condiments
Universal entry(ies)
Allium tuberosum
Latin
Allium uliginosum
Latin
OBS

A plant of the family Amaryllidaceae.

OBS

It is similar to the common chive, but its leaves are not tubular; instead, they are flat with a foldlike keel. The leaves are used raw or cooked, as a mild garlic flavoring.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
  • Épices et condiments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Allium tuberosum
Latin
Allium uliginosum
Latin
OBS

Plante de la famille des Amaryllidaceae.

OBS

Les feuilles de l'ail chinois sont utilisées en cuisine, cuites ou crues, pour assaisonner certains plats.

Spanish

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