Cichorium intybus

Common Name: 
chicory, blue daisy, succory
Scientific Name: 
Cichorium intybus L.
Family Name: 
Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Identification Notes
Life Cycle
introduced perennial, reproducing by seed
Stems
upright, smooth, branching, slightly zigzag
Stems of Chicory
Stems of Chicory
Leaves
alternate, lanceolate, slightly dissected or lobed; lower leaves form rosette; upper leaves on reproduction stem, smaller, clasping
Leaves of Chicory
Leaves of Chicory
Flowers
heads of bright blue ray (ligulate) florets, florets square-tipped with several notches; axillary clusters up to 3; most apparent morning, closed late day flower
Flowers of Chicory
Flowers of Chicory