Chicory and Endive are common names that correctly indicate two different species. Their conversational use may nevertheless bring about some misunderstanding as they do not only refer to a series of different leafy vegetables but, more extensively, to substantially different crops from which many different products are obtained.
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Lucchin, M., Varotto, S., Barcaccia, G., Parrini, P. (2008). Chicory and Endive. In: Prohens, J., Nuez, F. (eds) Vegetables I. Handbook of Plant Breeding, vol 1. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-30443-4_1
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