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Common Chicory

Cichorium intybus

Description:

Chicory has a tough, hairy stem that grows 10-40 inches tall. The flower heads grow up to approximately1.5 inches wide and are usually bright blue.

Habitat:

Spotted in a meadow at Boyd Audubon

Notes:

Chicory has often been used in salad, as a food additive, medicinally, and used in adulterated coffee.

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Christine Y.
Spotted by
Christine Y.

Litchfield, Connecticut, USA

Spotted on Jul 9, 2016
Submitted on Jul 13, 2016

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