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Species Details
Allium schoenoprasum L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium Read more about this collection »
LeavesCoarse; slightly tapering; hollow (Moss, 1983). Basal; 3 mm thick; round (Johnson et al., 1995).
FlowersUmbel 2.5-5 cm wide; short pedicels; perianth segments pink to purple; dark mid veins; 8-14 mm long; lance-shaped (Moss, 1983).
Fruits and SeedsEgg-shaped; capsule; 3 lobes; seeds black; honey-combed surface; 1-2 seeds per cavity (Johnson et al., 1995).
Scientific Name
Allium schoenoprasum L.
Common Name
wild chives (Johnson et al., 1995).
General Description
An onion-smelling perennial that develops from 1-2 egg-shaped, membranous bulbs; stem is 20-60 cm tall and bears pink to purple flowers (Johnson et al., 1995).
Leaves
Coarse; slightly tapering; hollow (Moss, 1983). Basal; 3 mm thick; round (Johnson et al., 1995).
Flowers
Umbel 2.5-5 cm wide; short pedicels; perianth segments pink to purple; dark mid veins; 8-14 mm long; lance-shaped (Moss, 1983).
Fruits and Seeds
Egg-shaped; capsule; 3 lobes; seeds black; honey-combed surface; 1-2 seeds per cavity (Johnson et al., 1995).
Phenology
June to August (JSTOR).
Notes
2n=16* (Moss, 1983). Also includes Allium sibiricum and Allium schoenoprasum var. sibiricum (Moss, 1983). It is very important to not confuse this species with Zygadenus elegans which is extremely poisonous; A.…
2n=16* (Moss, 1983). Also includes Allium sibiricum and Allium schoenoprasum var. sibiricum (Moss, 1983). It is very important to not confuse this species with Zygadenus elegans which is extremely poisonous; A. schoenoprasum can be distinguished by its characteristic onion smell (Johnson et al., 1995). This species has been used to treat coughs and colds from juice boiled to make syrup; the bulb was used to fumigate a patient and to open sinuses (Johnson et al., 1995). It was used to stimulate appetite and aid digestion; the juice is slightly antiseptic and was used with sphagnum moss on wounds; crushed bulbs have been applied to insect bites, stings, hives, burns, sores, blemishes and snakebites (Johnson et al., 1995). They have a similar taste to green onions; can be used as a cooked vegetable (Johnson et al., 1995).
Range/Distribution
Alberta: Predominantly SW in mountain range with a few occurrences central and north (Canadensys). CAN (BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NL, NS, NB, YT, NT); USA (AK, WA, OR, MT, ID, NV, WY, UT, CO, MN, WI, MO, MI, IL, IN, OH, VA,…
Alberta: Predominantly SW in mountain range with a few occurrences central and north (Canadensys). CAN (BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NL, NS, NB, YT, NT); USA (AK, WA, OR, MT, ID, NV, WY, UT, CO, MN, WI, MO, MI, IL, IN, OH, VA, PA, MD, NY, NJ, CT, RI, MA, VT, ME, NH) (USDA).
Citation
Page Citation for Allium schoenoprasum L.
Page Citation
"Species Details - Allium schoenoprasum L., University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/1-2859/12-3521. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 47 specimens of this Species.
26763 - Allium schoenoprasum L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namewild chives (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron, Manitoulin Island, Christina Bay
Date Collected1959-07-19
83101 - Allium schoenoprasum L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namewild chives (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Northwest Territories, Nahanni National Park, South Nahanni River
Date Collected1976-07-14
82057 - Allium schoenoprasum L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namewild chives (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Ontario, Garden Island
Date Collected1976-06-20
4839 - Allium schoenoprasum L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namewild chives (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Northwest Territories, Yellowknife
Date Collected1949-07-27
20986 - Allium schoenoprasum L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namewild chives (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Alaska, North Slope, Telavirak Hills
Date Collected1962-07-24
86202 - Allium schoenoprasum L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namewild chives (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Ontario, Evansville
Date Collected1977-06-03
94067 - Allium schoenoprasum L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namewild chives (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Ontario, Current River
Date Collected1975-06-01
20738 - Allium schoenoprasum L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namewild chives (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Alaska, North Slope, Ogotoruk Creek
Date Collected1962-07-04
20587 - Allium schoenoprasum L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namewild chives (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Alaska, North Slope, Ogotoruk Creek
Date Collected1962-06-27
77536 - Allium schoenoprasum L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namewild chives (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Northwest Territories, Donnelly River
Date Collected1972-08-25
19319 - Allium schoenoprasum L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namewild chives (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Maine, Hog Island
Date Collected1958-06-30
49209 - Allium schoenoprasum L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namewild chives (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedAsia: Russia
Date Collected1968-08-08
30656 - Allium schoenoprasum L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namewild chives (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Northwest Territories, Alexandra Falls
Date Collected1970-08-27
75466 - Allium schoenoprasum L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namewild chives (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Peace River
Date Collected1977-09-19
108121 - Allium schoenoprasum L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namewild chives (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Livingstone Range
Date Collected1982-06-24
112491 - Allium schoenoprasum L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namewild chives (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Wood Buffalo National Park, Bench Mark Creek
Date Collected1993-07-12
113718 - Allium schoenoprasum L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namewild chives (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Plateau Mountain Ecological Reserve, Plateau Mountain
Date Collected1980-07-30
114742 - Allium schoenoprasum L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namewild chives (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Police Outpost Provincial Park, Outpost Lake
Date Collected2000-07-03
118736 - Allium schoenoprasum L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namewild chives (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, RB Miller Biological Station
Date Collected1967-07-29
131004 - Allium schoenoprasum L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namewild chives (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Kakwa Wildland Provincial Park, Rim Ridge
Date Collected2006-07-19
138444 - Allium schoenoprasum L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namewild chives (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Coronet Creek
Date Collected1971-08-16