Cichorium intybus L.

Chicory

Synonyms

Blue Succory, Coffee-weed, Common Chicory

ID Characteristics

Life cycle: Perennial
Growth Habit: Basal rosette with erect flower stem
Propagation: Seed
Leaf Margin: Coarsely lobed
Leaf Hairs: None
Leaf Structure: Lanceolate with irregular lobes
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Root Type: Dark brown taproot
Flower Color: Blue

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