Cichorium intybus

Characteristics
Asteraceae
Cichorium
Cichorium intybus L.
chicory
Very common on roadsides and disturbed areas. Also in old fields (usually with exposed soils).
Herbaceous
Biennial
Vascular
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Roots may be roasted and used as a substitute for coffee. Leaves may also be used as a salad green.
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Not Native Naturalized FACU (NWPL EMP) FACU (NWPL NCNE) SNA (State Rank)
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Classification
Eudicots
Asterales
Cichorium
Cichorium intybus L. - chicory
Citation
Cichorium intybus L.
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Species Distribution Map

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Plant Photos
Photo by: Andrew Nelson - Rice Creek Field Sta., SUNY Oswego Photo taken: Oswego County, NY: 25 Aug 2008 - 1
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Photo by: Andrew Nelson - Rice Creek Field Sta., SUNY Oswego Photo taken: Oswego County, NY: 25 Jul 2002 - 1
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Photo by: Andrew Nelson - Rice Creek Field Sta., SUNY Oswego Photo taken: Oswego County, NY: 23 Jul 2009 - 1
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Photo by: Andrew Nelson - Rice Creek Field Sta., SUNY Oswego Photo taken: Oswego County, NY: 23 Jul 2009 - 1
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