Family: Asteraceae
blue-sailors, chicory
[Cichorium intybus f. albiflorum L., more...]
Paul Drobot
Merel R. Black
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Cichorium: Latinized version of an Arabic name for one species of this genus from the Greek kichore, which usually carries a common name of chicory or endive
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'-6' tall forb with milky juice; stems widely branched; long taproot
Leaves: alternate, entire to pinnately-divided, becoming smaller toward the top
Flowers: head up to 1 1/2" wide with many blue to white rays, no disk; inflorescence of 1-3 widely spaced heads from upper leaf axils; blooms July-Oct.
Fruits: dry, smooth seed without a fluffy pappus
Habitat: disturbed sites, roadsides
Invasiveness: Invasive - Eradicate!
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized; ecologically invasive
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'-6' tall forb with milky juice; stems widely branched; long taproot
Leaves: alternate, entire to pinnately-divided, becoming smaller toward the top
Flowers: head up to 1 1/2" wide with many blue to white rays, no disk; inflorescence of 1-3 widely spaced heads from upper leaf axils; blooms July-Oct.
Fruits: dry, smooth seed without a fluffy pappus
Habitat: disturbed sites, roadsides
Invasiveness: Invasive - Eradicate!
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized; ecologically invasive
Flora of North America: Flora of North America WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Merel R. Black
Christopher Noll
Paul Skawinski
Botanical Illustration
Robert R. Kowal
Botanical Illustration
S. Kelly Kearns
Robert R. Kowal
Paul Drobot
