In The Garden: Identify this Leafy lettuce type plant

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by smorabito, May 19, 2011.

  1. smorabito

    smorabito Member

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    We in inherited this New England garden last summer. These started popping up all over the place around September/October and they sprung up again earlier in May.

    The leaves are very bitter and I would not consider them edible.

    Thanks!
     

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  2. Douglas Justice

    Douglas Justice Well-Known Member UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout Maple Society 10 Years

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    Looks like chicory, Cichorium intybus.
     
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    Thanks for the tip. With your suggestions I narrowed it down to a red and green Radicchio. Now to figure out how to cook it....
     
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    How about wrapping it in prosciutto, pour spiced cream over it and bake. sprinkle with Gruyere after cooking....?
     
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