Cichorium endivia subsp. divaricatum

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

An annual herb.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant. It grows in dry areas. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Albania, Balkans, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Egypt, Europe, France, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Portugal, Spain, Yugoslavia

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cichorium divaricatum Schousboe; Cichorium pumilum Jacq.;