Chicory, head
The edible leafy head of multiple sub-varieties of chicory plant, typically eaten as a vegetable. This term can be used to describe both the white-veined red Radicchio leaves and the elongated, dark green Puntarelle leaves (also known as "Catalogna chicory"). To further specify the cultivar, use the [variety](/schema/Product#variety) field.
Also known as: Chicory; Radicchio; Italian chicory; Sugarloaf lettuce; Puntarelle; Catalogna chicory
- Term type: Crop
- Units: kg
- Scientific name: Cichorium intybus
- HS code: 0705.11
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