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Chives are perennials easily distinguished by their growth in dense clumps, lack of well-formed bulbs, and ornamental quality violet flowers. The tubular leaves are 6 to 10 inches long. No other onion has such a wide geographical distribution as the chive and few species are more variable. The slender, tubular, hollow green leaves are used for garnish and seasoning for salads, soups and stews, being cut as needed. They are also used as ornamentals, either in the garden or in household pots, because of their attractive rose to violet flowers atop the uniform green clumps. Dried chives are increasing in popularity.

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