Chicory
Cichorium intybus

Chicory (Cichorium intybus) Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae)

Flowers: Summer;  Blue/Violet;  7 or more parts (petals)

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 382   

Native/Non-native: Non-native

For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

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Chicory (Cichorium intybus)

 The pretty blue flower of Chicory.

Chicory (Cichorium intybus)

 An entire Chicory plant.

Chicory (Cichorium intybus)

 Morning dew.

Chicory (Cichorium intybus)

Chicory (Cichorium intybus)

 Flower buds.

Chicory (Cichorium intybus)

 Occasionally Chicory flowers are white.

Chicory (Cichorium intybus)

 Chicory leaf.

Chicory (Cichorium intybus)

 Chicory is common along roadsides, where it lends colour to midsummer months.

Chicory (Cichorium intybus)

 Chicory stalks and seed heads persist into the winter. This photo was taken in March.

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