Chicory, Endive (Cichorium)
Chicory, Endive Genus Details
This species is an erect branching perennial that arises from taproots. The lower leaves of the plant are spreading, large and covered with hairs. The upper leaves are much smaller and have bases clasping the stems. This plant is mostly found in England and Ireland. Chicory grows best in chalky, sandy soil but will grow in almost any soil near coasts. It will generally reach 3 feet tall. The leaves are used in salads and the roots, when roasted and ground, are consumed as a coffee substitute.
Chicory, Endive Allergy Info
This genus is usually considered only a minor cause of allergic reactions.
Chicory, Endive Pollen Description
Pollen grains of Cichorium are oblate-spheroidal to prolate-spheroidal; the amb triangular and 3-4 colporate. The sexine is thick, tectate, and is covered with long spines. These grains resemble others in the Asteraceae family. The grains are 35-53 micrometers in diameter.
The grains are 35-53 micrometers in diameter.
Species in This Genus
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Mild Allergen |
Moderate Allergen |
Severe Allergen |
Allergy Test Available
Chicory, Endive (Cichorium) is a genus of the ASTERACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
