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Name - Cichorium intybus L. |
Family
- Compositae |
| Freely-branched taprooted perennial,
initially from a rosette. Leaves coarsely toothed, upper
surface "rough" to the touch. Basal leaves usually
absent at flowering. Stem leaves alternate, clasping and
hairy. Stems smooth, with a "milky" juice. Flowers
bright blue. Scattered throughout the United States with
the exception of Florida. Native to North Africa, Europe,
and Western Asia. |
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