Not sure if it is the same as the "green tip" matches you are referring to, but I have some Diamond strike anywhere "kitchen matches." The tip is green with a whitish gray striking area.

My experience: they will (sometimes) light when struck on a rough surface, but sometimes not. There is a striking surface on the box, which works reliably. They will burn, in my kitchen, for about 30 seconds, but a mere flick of my wrist will put them out. I would NOT rely on them in the field. Just my experience, and YMMV.