Plant
Chicory
Cichorium intybusAlso known as Common Chicory
Chicory is a stiff branching perennial with bright blue flower heads that often close later in the day. Coarsely toothed basal leaves form a low rosette, while the upper stems carry much smaller leaves.
roadside wildflowerblue flowertaprooted perennial
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyProduces energy through photosynthesis and accesses deep moisture with a substantial taproot
Predators
- aphids
- caterpillars
- grazing mammals
ThreatsHerbicide use, repeated mowing before bloom, development, and severe soil disturbance
HabitatsRoad verges, field margins, pasture, disturbed grassland, and other sunny compacted soils
Life spanA perennial herb that can return for several growing seasons
Classification
- OrderAsterales
- FamilyAsteraceae
- GenusCichorium
- SpeciesCichorium intybus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Roadside plants may be contaminated; do not taste unidentified wild material.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Look for blue ray flowers spaced along wiry branching stems.
- Observe: Stay clear of traffic and leave roadside plants rooted in place.
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