Radicchio is a kind of chicory plant.

It originates in Italy and, for this reason, often goes by the name of ‘Italian chicory’.

This vegetable has a deep red to purple color, and it looks a little like the leaves of red cabbage.

Despite its color, radicchio is often classed as a “leafy green”.

It belongs to the leaf category of vegetables alongside others like spinach and swiss chard.

Similar to other leafy vegetables, radicchio is very rich in vitamin K1