Spinosum Cichorium (Cichorium spinosum)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Cichorium spinosum is a BIENNIAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - boiled. — Leaves - boiled.

Habitat & North American Range

Seashores in Greece. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)