Cichorium divaricatum
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
There are about 9 Cichorium species.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, Tunisia
How it is used for food
Young plants are gathered and used in soups or eaten with butter, or oil and salt.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ahrlilou, Hendeb, Mersag, Serisa, Tilfaf, Timerzoug, Timizgat, Tsalina
Synonyms
Possibly now Cichorium endivia subsp divaricatum;