Allium tuberosum
Allium tuberosum
Allium tuberosum (pronunciation: /ˈæliəm tjuːbəˈroʊsəm/), commonly known as garlic chives, Chinese chives, or Chinese leek, is a species of onion native to southwestern parts of the Chinese mainland.
Etymology
The genus name Allium is derived from the Latin word for garlic. The specific epithet tuberosum refers to the tuberous (bulbous) nature of the plant's root system.
Description
Allium tuberosum is a perennial plant with a growth habit similar to that of common chives (Allium schoenoprasum). It has a distinctive growth habit with strap-shaped leaves unlike either onion or garlic, and straight thin white-flowering stalks that are much taller than the leaves. The flavor is more like garlic than chives.
Cultivation and uses
Allium tuberosum is cultivated in many parts of the world for its culinary uses. The leaves, flowers, and roots (rhizomes) are all edible. In East Asian cuisine, particularly in China, Japan, and Korea, it is commonly used in stir-fries, stews, and other dishes.
Related terms
- Allium: A genus of monocotyledonous flowering plants that includes hundreds of species, including the cultivated onion, garlic, scallion, shallot, leek, and chives.
- Chives: A species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae that produces edible leaves and flowers.
- Onion: A vegetable that is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Allium tuberosum
- Wikipedia's article - Allium tuberosum
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