Taxonomy
Allium schoenoprasum | Chives | Síobhas
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Protected
Native status
Native or Alien
Species Biology
Habitat
Rocky ground, usually limestone that is seasonally flooded
Life cycle
Perennial
Ex-situ conservation
Not known
Use
Food crop
Vegetative nature
Herbaceous
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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Further information
A rare plant, considered indigenous in Counties Galway, Clare and on limestone pavement by Lough Mask and a garden escape or discard in other areas. Used originally for flavouring.