Latin Name: Cichorium intybus

Flower: Bright blue, daisy-like flowers that bloom from early summer to fall.

Leaves: Basal leaves are lance-shaped and deeply lobed, resembling dandelion leaves; upper leaves are smaller and clasp the stem.

Stems: Erect, rigid, and wiry, with occasional branching, growing up to 1.2 meters tall.

Growing Environment: Prefers well-drained soils in fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Growth Habit: A biennial or perennial herb that grows upright, typically forming clumps or isolated plants. It has a long taproot that aids in survival in poor soils. In situ, chicory appears as a tall, wiry plant with vibrant blue flowers scattered along the stems.