Curly endive and escarole are part of the chicory family (Cichorium endivia). But what's commonly known as Belgian or French endive is actually called Witloof chicory (Cichorium intybus).

On a simple nutrient medium in explants from roots of Cichorium intybus form shoots visible after about 14 days. Gibberellic acid (GA3) does not influence the spontaneous development of the chicory ...

A. Locascio, M. Lucchin, S. Varotto, Characterization of a MADS FLOWERING LOCUS C-LIKE (MFL) Sequence in Cichorium intybus: A Comparative Study of CiMFL and AtFLC Reveals Homologies and Divergences in ...

Cichorium intybus L. – cultivation, processing, utility, value addition and biotechnology, with an emphasis on current status and future prospects. J Sci Food Agr 81: 467–484.

Cichorium intybus L. Natural History Museum ... Object Details Biogeographical Region 78 - Southeastern U.S.A. Collector J. W. Singer Collection Date 16 Jun 1930 Published Name Cichorium intybus L.

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