What is the difference between chives and green onions?

Answer by  isis36 (161)

They are members of the same genus of plant, but the stems taste slightly differently, and they have different bulbs. Green onion bulbs are more developed.

Answer by  Lorbeer (304)

"green onions" are the leaves of normal onions , sometimes they are called scallions ,welsh onions. "Chives" you use the leaves, they are very small and can only be used uncooked.

Answer by  TheAnswerFairy (2345)

Chives are an herb that grows in a clump and does not have bulbs. You eat their leaves. Green onions are small, sweet onions. You eat their tubers.

Answer by  chityadevi (52)

Chives is used to give flavor to food and it is used in medicine. Green onion is used to add flavor in versatile manner its also used to add flavor in mild manner

Answer by  gordon (304)

They are different plants which share the same genus Alliim. Chives are used as a seasoning herb and garnish. Green onions are used for their bulb and stem. They may be cooked or used raw. The flavor and textures are quite different but both share a faint taste of onion.

Answer by  catman529 (809)

Green onions include scallions and leeks, and they usually don't have bulbs - just a white base and green leaves. Both the white and green parts of a green onion are used, often cooked. Chives are the smallest member of the onion family, and the green parts are used raw.