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nirá

Allium tuberosum

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The Chinese Chives (Allium tuberosum) is a species in the genus Allium. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Tuvalu), and South America (Brazil).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇻 Tuvalu

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (Asparagales)

Species

Allium tuberosum (nirá)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cive chino

French ciboulette chinoise

German chinesischer Schnittlauch

Portuguese nirá

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of nirá?

The scientific name of nirá is Allium tuberosum. It belongs to the genus Allium.

Where does nirá live?

nirá is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Tuvalu), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Denmark, Italy, Japan, Norway, Seychelles, Sweden, Taiwan, Tuvalu, United States.

What family does nirá belong to?

nirá (Allium tuberosum) belongs to the genus Allium, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaryllidaceae.

What kingdom does nirá belong to?

nirá (Allium tuberosum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of nirá?

The closest relatives of nirá in the genus Allium include alho, alho-brabo, cebola, cebola-verde, cebolinha.