Hooker chives facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hooker chives宽叶韭 kuan ye jiu |
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Allium
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hookeri
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Allium tsoongii F.T.Wang & Tang |
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Allium hookeri is a plant species. It is native to several countries in Asia. These include India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bhutan, and southwestern China. In China, it grows in Sichuan, Tibet, and Yunnan.
People often call this plant Hooker chives or garlic chives. It is grown in many places outside its natural home. This plant is very popular as a food. Many people in South and Southeast Asia enjoy eating it.
What Hooker Chives Look Like
Allium hookeri has thick, fleshy roots. It also has a group of thin bulbs. These bulbs are like small onions. The plant grows tall stems called scapes. These scapes can reach up to 60 centimeters (about 2 feet) in height.
Its leaves are flat and narrow. They are about as long as the stems. But they are only about 1 centimeter (less than half an inch) wide. The plant's flowers grow in tight clusters. These clusters are called umbels. The flowers are usually white or greenish-yellow.
How People Use Hooker Chives
Hooker chives are grown in many places. They are especially popular in South and Southeast Asia. People value this plant as a food item. It is used in many dishes.
