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Chicory

Cichorium intybus

Photo by mary.gallo.m
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Field Notes

Description:

Chicory is a pretty little wildflower with a stiff stem bearing blue flower heads with square-tipped fringed ends. Found throughout North America. Only a few heads open up at a time and lasts only a day. The roots can be roasted and ground as a coffee substitute.

Habitat:

There were several of these plants in an open field at a county park in Millersville, Maryland.

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PublishedJuly 27, 2014

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