Allium schoenoprasum,

the Chive, is the smallest species of edible onion and native to Europe, Asia and North America

The chive is a bulb-forming perennial growing 30-50 cm tall. The edible stems are hollow and tubular and the flowers pale purple and star-shaped with six petals in clusters of 10-30.

Chives have insect-repelling properties that can be used in gardens to control pests. They are rich in vitamins A and C,and in calcium and iron.