by Woodsbum
Here is yet another addition to my edible plants posts. Chicory is a flowering plant that has several edible uses.
This is a good picture of what chicory looks like. If you look closely at the flower petals you can see that their shape is quite distinctive.

Blue chicory

Chicory
You will find chicory in disturbed ground anywhere from plants to foothills and even in higher elevation meadows.
One thing to note is that prolonged use of chicory may damage your retinas and cause sluggish digestion. Use it in moderation, but just know that chicory coffee is actually quite good.