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Description: Garlic chives are a perennial herb with flat, grass-like leaves and white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in late summer to early autumn. The plant can grow up to 30-50 cm (12-20 inches) tall. The leaves have a mild garlic flavor, distinguishing them from regular chives. The flowers are fragrant and attractive to pollinators.
Known Range: Garlic chives are native to East Asia, specifically China, and are widely cultivated throughout Asia. They have also been introduced to Europe, North America, and other temperate regions where they are grown both commercially and in home gardens.
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Uses: Garlic chives are used both as a culinary herb and as a medicinal plant. The leaves, flower stalks, and unopened flower buds are all edible and are used in various dishes for their mild garlic flavor. Medicinally, they are used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive and respiratory issues.
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