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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Cichorium intybus

Family : ASTERACEAE
Common Name (UK) : Chicory
Common Name (DE) : Wegwarte
Common Name (FR) : Chicorée sauvage
Habitat : roadsides and in pastures on calcareous soils
Remarks : Introduced to the U.S. where it is considered a noxious weed. The root of chicory can be roasted, ground, and made into a coffee additive or substitute. The leaves are edible and can be used in salad. The root can be eaten as a vegetable.
First appearing : July
Abundance :

  • Photo Date :July 2, 2005
  • Location :Near Gruibingen in the Schwabian Alb.
    N48° 35.716' E9° 37.685'
  • Photo Date :July 2, 2005
  • Location :Near Gruibingen in the Schwabian Alb.
    N48° 35.716' E9° 37.685'
  • Photo Date :August 8, 2005
  • Location :Near Zmutt, (Zermatt) in the Swiss Alps.
    N46 00.442 E7 43.349