Cichorium divaricatum – Famine Foods

Cichorium divaricatum

Uses

Tunisia: young plants gathered and used in soups or eaten with butter, or oil and salt. They are rarely eaten in salads.

Additional Information

Name Authority:
Heldr. ex Nym.; Schouab.
Vernaculars:
Arabic (Gabes region): Serisa, Djouldjoulane, Tilfaf, Mersag, Hendeb. Berber: Ahrlilou, Timerzoug, Tsalina, Timizgat

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