What is this herb in my garden? Is it edible?
This spring this herb grew in my garden and I can’t remember what it is. Are the flowers edible and are the stems too? Please, help me to identify this herb with violet flowers!
Thank you.
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Yummy Chives or Allium schoenoprasum, type of onion. Definitely edible herb. The scapes and the unopened, immature flower buds are diced and used as an ingredient for fish, potatoes, soups, and other dishes.
The medicinal properties of chives are similar to those of garlic, but weaker. This herb also has mild stimulant, diuretic, and antiseptic properties.
it is interesting to know that Romanian Gypsies have used chives in fortune telling. It was also believed that bunches of dried chives hung around a house would ward off disease and evil. 🙂
This is an edible garden herb Chives. Chop leaves and use in dips, sauces, or garnishes, etc., and the flowers are great in salads.
