Cichorium spinosum
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: cichorium
Plant ID (slug): cichorium-spinosum
Numeric ID: 25191
USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
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. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.
Distribution
Europe - Mediterranean.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - boiled[148].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Cichorium spinosum
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