Launaea intybacea
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Achicoria azul
- Plant type
- Edible perennial
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- Mediterranean regions
- Toxic to people
- Not toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Launaea intybacea is
Achicoria azul is an edible perennial that grows as a herb. It enjoys a warm environment where the sun shines directly on its foliage throughout the day.
Living with this plant means providing it with medium amounts of water. It thrives when you give it moderate humidity and a consistent place in the sun.
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People and Launaea intybacea
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Ancient times
Early foraging
People in the Mediterranean regions first identified the plant as a food source. They gathered it from the wild for local consumption.
- Pre-modern era
Localized cultivation
As agriculture developed, gardeners began to grow the plant intentionally. They maintained it in home gardens for regular access to its leaves.
- Modern day
Home cultivation
You likely grow this plant from seed today. It remains a practical addition for your collection if you enjoy edible perennial herbs.
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Start a collectionFrequently asked about Launaea intybacea
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Launaea intybacea?
Launaea intybacea is a species in the Launaea genus. Commonly known as Achicoria azul, a edible perennial, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Native to Mediterranean regions.
How do you care for Launaea intybacea?
Reference care guidance for Launaea intybacea: full sun light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
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