The slender, green, shoot-topped plants known as chives and green onions are often spoken of and used interchangeably. Are they, in fact, the same thing, or is there a difference between them?

But those examples are nothing compared to confusing chives and green onions, which on top of looking rather similar seem to ...

Both are members of the onion family, but they're not the same. Experts share the differences and the best ways to use each.

It was like “okonomiyaki,” savory Japanese pancake. Cooked with green onion and Chinese chives, the rolled omelet was seasoned with soy sauce. Young Nozaki was struck by how good it tasted.