Costolina levigata
Hypochaeris laevigata

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Sicily

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten fried or boiled. They are seasoned with salt and olive oil.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chiattedde, Cicureddha, Razza

Synonyms

Seriola laevigata L.; and others