Common Name:
chicory
Common Name Synonyms:
blue daisy, succory
Scientific Name:
Cichorium intybus
Family Name:
Asteraceae (Compositae)
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Aster or Sunflower Family
Life Cycle
introduced perennial, reproducing by seed
Stems
upright, smooth, branching, slightly zigzag
Leaves
alternate, lanceolate, slightly dissected or lobed; lower leaves form rosette; upper leaves on reproduction stem, smaller, clasping
Flowers
heads of bright blue ray (ligulate) florets, florets square-tipped with several notches; axillary clusters up to 3; most apparent morning, closed late day flower
