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Considered the most important Italian variety of large-leaf chicory, CATALOGNA is grown for its succulent stems and tart, dark green, dandelion shaped leaves, which may be slightly or even extremely serrated. Catalogna has a well-marked white rib, and forms a voluminous long straight head, resembling an upright-growing dandelion plant. In general, large-leafed chicories are more bitter than the other chicory varieities, but it is their high intybin content which is appreciated by connoisseurs. Catalogna’s delicate heart is ideal made into a salad, and is also good cooked with garlic in oil.