The difference between wild leek and chives

Wild leek, also known as mountain leek, is a wild plant that grows mostly in the wild and can also be eaten by humans. However, many people don’t know much about wild leek and don’t know the difference between it and leek. In order to let everyone know them better, I will give a detailed introduction to the difference between wild leek and leek today.

The difference between wild leek and chives

1. Wild leeks and leeks have different appearances

There is a significant difference in appearance between wild leeks and leeks. The leaves of wild leeks are wider and thicker, the size is smaller, and the taste is stronger than ordinary leeks. Ordinary leeks are mostly slender with narrower leaves. It is a variant of wild leeks, which is cultivated by people based on wild leeks.

2. Nutritional differences between wild leeks and leeks

There is a certain difference in nutrition between wild leek and leek. Relatively speaking, the nutritional effect of wild leek is better. It is a pure natural wild vegetable, and the content of water, protein, iron and carotene in it is higher than that of ordinary leek. In addition, wild leek grows naturally, and no pesticides are applied during its growth process. This is also the biggest difference between wild leek and ordinary leek.

3. The medicinal effects of wild leek and leek are different

Wild leek is a kind of food that can be used as medicine, while ordinary leek, although it has certain health benefits, cannot be used as medicine. This is also the most important difference between them. Wild leek is also called Yangqicao. Its young leaves and roots can be used as medicine. It has good therapeutic effects on human body heat, urinary problems, dry stool and other adverse symptoms.