*Cichorium intybus Linnaeus. Chicory, Succory, Blue-sailors, Witloof. Phen: Late May-Nov. Hab: Roadsides, fencerows, vacant lots, disturbed areas. Dist: Native of Europe. See Anderson (2007) for FL record.
Origin/Endemic status: Europe
Other Comments: The dried roasted root is used as a flavoring or substitute for coffee.
Synonymy: = Ar, C, F, Fl7, FNA19, G, GrPl, Il, K1, K3, K4, Mi, NcTx, NY, Oh3, Ok, Pa, RAB, S, SE1, Tat, Tn, Va, W, WH3, Kiers et al (1999)
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
- Great Plains: FACU
- Midwest: FACU
- Northcentral & Northeast: FACU
Heliophily: 9
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