Cichorium intybus
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Common Name: Chicory
Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: Plantae |
| Phylum: Tracheophyta |
| Class: Magnoliopsida |
| Order: Asterales |
| Family: Asteraceae |
| Genus: Cichorium |
| Species: Cichorium intybus |
Conservation Status
Identifying Features
The flowers of chicory are 1.5", light blue with fringed rays, and stalkless.
The leaves are toothed at the base, and few are found on the stem. The plants grow to 3’ in height.
Habitat & Range
Chicory grows in fields and on trail sides. It is native to Europe, and it is invasive in North America.
Life Cycle
The flowers bloom form June to September.
Chicory is an herbaceous perennial.
Featured image by James Dake.
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