Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a perennial herb known for its blue flowers and edible roots, which are often roasted and used as a coffe substitute. The leaves are used in salads and as a cooked vegetable. Chicory is valued for its digestive benefits and its role in traditional medicine.

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  1. Cichorium intybus | Plants for a Future ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8

  2. Gaia’s Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition Table 7-3 ↩

  3. Gaia’s Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition Table 6-2 ↩ ↩2