The weedy looking plant can grow up to several feet tall, but the attractive blue flowers are photogenic; not surprising, as it is a member of the Aster (Asteraceae) family.
We spotted these growing at Jackson Bottom Wetlands (7/18/2013).
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Chicory
This familiar summer wildflower has more common names than any other plant I have looked at! Common Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is also called blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive. It is native to Europe and has naturalized in North America. It has also been extensively cultivated for its leaves to use in salad and for its roots as a coffee substitute! I found many online outlets that sell chicory powder for consumption and medicinal uses.
The weedy looking plant can grow up to several feet tall, but the attractive blue flowers are photogenic; not surprising, as it is a member of the Aster (Asteraceae) family.
We spotted these growing at Jackson Bottom Wetlands (7/18/2013).
The weedy looking plant can grow up to several feet tall, but the attractive blue flowers are photogenic; not surprising, as it is a member of the Aster (Asteraceae) family.
We spotted these growing at Jackson Bottom Wetlands (7/18/2013).
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