Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Grasuitjies, Chives

Family: Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis)

Distribution: Asia, Europe, North America

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Comments: Although chives are repulsive to insects in general, due to their sulphur compounds, their flowers attract bees, and they are at times kept to increase desired insect life.