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Endive

Cichorium endivia

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Common names

40 names · 25 languages
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Other languages (24)
Dutch
French
Afrikaans
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Croatian
  • Zimska vodopija[3]
Czech
  • čekanka štěrbák[3]
Estonian
  • endiiviasigur[3]
Finnish
German
Hebrew
  • עולש מצוי[3]
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
  • エンダイブ[3]
Lithuanian
  • Salotinė trūkažolė[3]
Norwegian
Polish
  • Cykoria endywia[3]
Portuguese
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Russian
  • Цикорий салатный[3]
  • Эндивий[3]
Serbian
  • Ендивија[3]
Slovak
  • čakanka jedlá[3]
Spanish
Swedish
Turkish
  • Bostan Hindibası[3]
Sources & name notes (4)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Cichorium endivia — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Endive — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Cichorium endivia.
  • Batavia — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Cichorium endivia.
  • Escarole — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Cichorium endivia.
  • Frisée — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Cichorium endivia.
[2] Cichorium endivia — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Endive — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Endivie — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • cultivated endive — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Endivia — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Chicorée endive — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Indivia — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Scarola — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Andijvie — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Chicória — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Chicória-crespa — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Endívia — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Escarola — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
[3] Cichorium endivia — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Endive — results[18].names[1]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Endivie — results[18].names[12]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • cultivated endive — results[18].names[4]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Endivia — results[18].names[5]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Chicorée endive — results[18].names[25]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Indivia — results[18].names[22]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Scarola — results[18].names[23]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Andijvie — results[18].names[21]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Chicória — results[18].names[29]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Chicória-crespa — results[18].names[31]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Endívia — results[18].names[32]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Escarola — results[18].names[30]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Цикорий салатный — results[18].names[2]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Эндивий — results[18].names[3]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • čekanka štěrbák — results[18].names[6]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • endiiviasigur — results[18].names[7]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • endivie — results[18].names[8]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • עולש מצוי — results[18].names[9]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Zimska vodopija — results[18].names[10]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • endiivi — results[18].names[11]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • エンダイブ — results[18].names[13]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • sydcikoria — results[18].names[14]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • endive — results[18].names[15]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • endiv — results[18].names[16]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • 苞菊苣 — results[18].names[17]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • 苦白菜 — results[18].names[18]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • 苞菊苣 — results[18].names[19]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • 苦白菜 — results[18].names[20]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Andyvie — results[18].names[24]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Cykoria endywia — results[18].names[26]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • 栽培菊苣 — results[18].names[27]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Salotinė trūkažolė — results[18].names[28]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Endívia — results[18].names[33]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Ендивија — results[18].names[34]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • čakanka jedlá — results[18].names[35]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
  • Bostan Hindibası — results[18].names[36]; taxon id 160574; Cichorium endivia.
[4] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Cichorium endivia ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Endivie (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 141076; taxon V852.
  • Endiviensalat — VernacularName.tsv, line 141077; taxon V852.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Cichorium endivia is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Asteraceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
0.25–0.61 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Mature spread
0.25–0.46 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Plant habit
Erect

NC State Extension profile.

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Life cycle
Annual; Biennial

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil texture
Clay; Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

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Flowering season
Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Native range
Cultigen. Recorded cultivated origin: E. Medit.. No independently established wild native range is assigned.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Low suitability
Nectar value Low
Pollen value Low
Plant profile

About this plant

Endive (Cichorium endivia) is a herbaceous plant. It flowers from July to August.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Cichorium endivia — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 5236344; ID V852; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 5236344; ID V852; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Cichorium endivia — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering season
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time

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  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Cichorium endivia — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 445314; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1605282, 1605283

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.