Cichorium endivia subsp. divaricatum
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCichorium endivia is a species of flowering plant belonging to the genus Cichorium. It is widely cultivated as one of the species of similar bitter-leafed vegetables known as endive and escarole. There is considerable confusion between the species and C. intybus (common chicory).
Description
An annual herb in the daisy family (Asteraceae) native to Mediterranean regions where it grows in dry and arid areas.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean plant. It grows in dry areas. It can grow in arid places.
Where It Grows
Africa, Albania, Balkans, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Egypt, Europe, France, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Portugal, Spain, Yugoslavia,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (1999). Survey of Economic Plants for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (SEPASAL) database. Published on the Internet; http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/ceb/sepasal/internet [Accessed 11th April 2011]
