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Common Chickory

Cichorium intybus

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Field Notes

Description:

Pretty pale blue flower near the Flatirons in Boulder's Chautauqua park.

Habitat:

Grassy area adjacent to foothills.

Species ID Suggestions

Common Chickory

Cichorium intybus

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Comments (2)
Simon Kingston
Thanks, gatorfellows, for the ID. I've updated with your suggestion.
gatorfellows
Chickory is on the invasive plant list for Colorado; http://plants.usda.gov/java/noxious?rptType=State&statefips=08

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PublishedMarch 28, 2013

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