Scientific Name (Species, Family): Cichorium spinosum, Asteraceae
Common name(s): Spiny chicory
Type of reproductive material: Seed
Weight of 100 seeds: 0.988 g / 0.035 oz
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Plant Part commercially exploited: leaves, stems
Average Yield potential tons per hectare: 1.8 - 2.1 Outdoors