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Chickory

Cichorium intybus

Photo by AlexRowe
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Description:

Tall weed appeared in backyard and all over southern Missouri. Long and far spreading branches which grow upward of 7 feet and then bow under their own weight. Light blue flowers with white centers grow along each tendril spaced a couple inches apart. Flowers are upward of 3 inches in diameter.

Habitat:

Southern Missouri. Full sun.

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Chicory

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Chicory

Cichorium intybus

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PublishedJuly 10, 2013

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