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Search Term(s): Cichorium intybus   (1 record found)

ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Cichorium intybus  (chicory)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Cichorium: from the Greek kichore, which usually carries a common name of chicory or endive; intybus: Latin name for endive, chicory, derived from Egyptian tybi, (January), referring to the month the plant was customarily eaten
Native Plant
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Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
June-August
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Disturbed areas, edges, fields, roadsides
State Status
Non-native
Piedmont Status
Non-native
Coastal Plain Status
Non-native
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
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Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
Europe
Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
Parts used: Leaf and Root. Used internally as tea or tincture for dyspepsia with impaired bile secretion. Similar uses to dandelion (Taraxacum officinale).
ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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