| 'Puntarelle' | |
|---|---|
 Puntarelle sold in the market of Torino, Italy | |
| Species | Cichorium intybus var. foliosum |
| Origin | Italy |
Puntarelle or cicoria di catalogna or cicoria asparago is a variant of chicory. The heads are characterized by an elongated shape (about 40–50 cm), light green stems and dandelion shaped leaves. 'Puntarelle' shoots have a pleasantly bitter taste.