Types of grassland. Not all grassland is the same. Some grasslands, such as those of the Solway merse, Hebridean machair or Caithness cliffs are natural. These have evolved to withstand immersion by floods and tides, or exposure to winds and salt-laden storms.Base-richâ soil is formed from rocks like limestone, serpentine and old red sandstone. Like them it is rich in calcium and other âbasesâ and supports plants which are âlime-lovingâ. This type of soil is uncommon in Scotland, and the base-rich grasslands it supports are of limited extent.
Endive is closely related to and often confused with its cousin, chicory. There are three main varieties of endive: Belgian endive, curly endive and escarole. Belgian endive (also known as French endive or witloof) is a small (6 inch) cigar-shaped head of cream-colored, tightly packed slightly bitter leaves. Belgian endive is grown in complete darkness to prevent it from turning green. Curly endive, often mistakenly called chicory in the US, grows in loose heads of lacy, green-rimmed outer leaves that curl at the tips. The off-white center leaves form a compact heart.
âEndive, endivesâ *(f) is used in both English and French. In French, the singular and plural forms are pronounced identically. Many English speakers say âendiveâ as written â there is nothing wrong with that.There is no difference between an endive spoken according to the English rules of pronunciation, and an endive pronounced after the French fashion.Both pronunciations are correct â it is a matter of personal choice.Endives are a salad plant of the chicory genus, and come in different forms, with either broad leaf or curly leaves. They may be cooked, or eaten raw.n French, the singular and plural forms are pronounced identically. Many English speakers say âendiveâ as written â there is nothing wrong with that.