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Cichorium intybus

Photo by KarenSaxton
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44.0462, -123.022

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Description:

Lovely blue flower visible all over the state on roadsides fields etc. According to http://uswildflowers.com/wfquery.php?State=ORE&Color=Blue it is an introduced species

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Comments (5)
KarenSaxton
I cannot imagine it growing in complete darkness, however, this IS Oregon, so I guess it isn't impossible
Behn
This is the plant that becomes "Belgian endive" when cultivated in complete darkness as well.
KarenSaxton
Cindy, they surprised me with that delicate quality and I took the pics! ON the roadside, they look kind of harsh with vibrant spots of blue.

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Flowers of North America
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PublishedAugust 15, 2011

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