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Chicory is a bright blue flower that grows in fields and along roads. Its pretty petals open up in the morning sun and close at night. People can use its leaves in salads or make a drink from its roots!
Key details
- Height
- 30-150 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Traits
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The chicory has striking sky-blue daisy-like flowers, often with jagged petals, that perch on stiff, branching stems. Its lance-shaped leaves grow mainly at the base, forming a rosette. These vibrant blossoms stand out in fields and roadsides.
Chicory flowers magically open in the morning light and close again by afternoon!
Its roasted roots can make a coffee-like drink, popular in some parts of the world!
People have enjoyed chicory as a vegetable and medicine for thousands of years!
