This is the endive, as it is known in the States, but it is really chicory.
"The Wonder Island Boys: Exploring the Island"
Roger Thompson Finlay
The leaves of the endive, of which we are using the roots, make a most delicious salad.
"The Wonder Island Boys: Exploring the Island"
Roger Thompson Finlay
Then take the Capon out of the broth, and thicken it up with the Eggs, and so dish it up with the Capon, and tostes of White-bread or slices, which you please; and have ready boiled the Marrow of two or three bones with some tender boiled white endive, and strew it over the Capon.
"The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened"
Kenelm Digby