Cichorium pumilum is a Mediterranean species of plant in the tribe Cichorieae within the family Asteraceae. Like the other species of Cichorium, its leaves are edible by humans. The plant produces bluish-violet flower heads and fleshy taproots.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Wild Endive being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Asterales
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Cichorium
- Species
- Cichorium pumilum
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