Why does this app say these are toxic?
#WildChives I always thought these are not toxic but this app says they are. #EdiblePlants #GregGang
8” pot with drainage
Last watered 5 months ago
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This is what chatgpt says:
Wild chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are not toxic and are actually edible, just like cultivated chives. They have a mild onion-like flavor and can be used in cooking similarly to their garden-grown counterparts.
However, there are a few important things to keep in mind:
1. Correct identification is crucial: Wild chives can resemble some toxic plants, such as death camas (Zigadenus spp.), which are highly poisonous. A key distinguishing feature of wild chives is their distinct onion or garlic smell—if it doesn’t smell like onion or garlic, do not eat it.
2. Avoid foraging near polluted areas: Wild plants near roadsides, industrial areas, or treated lawns may have absorbed harmful substances.
3. Moderation: Like with many Allium species, eating large quantities might cause digestive discomfort in sensitive individuals
Wild chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are not toxic and are actually edible, just like cultivated chives. They have a mild onion-like flavor and can be used in cooking similarly to their garden-grown counterparts.
However, there are a few important things to keep in mind:
1. Correct identification is crucial: Wild chives can resemble some toxic plants, such as death camas (Zigadenus spp.), which are highly poisonous. A key distinguishing feature of wild chives is their distinct onion or garlic smell—if it doesn’t smell like onion or garlic, do not eat it.
2. Avoid foraging near polluted areas: Wild plants near roadsides, industrial areas, or treated lawns may have absorbed harmful substances.
3. Moderation: Like with many Allium species, eating large quantities might cause digestive discomfort in sensitive individuals
@WittyTreemallow thank you these are definitely wild chives. I smell them every time I mow.