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chicory
Cichorium intybus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Asterales ›Family: Asteraceae ›Genus: Cichorium
About
Common chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a somewhat woody, perennial herbaceous plant of the dandelion family Asteraceae, usually with bright blue flowers, rarely white or pink. Many varieties are cultivated for salad leaves, chicons (blanched buds), or roots (var. sativum), which are baked, ground, and used as a coffee substitute and food additive. In the 21st century, inulin, an extract from chicory root, has been used in food manufacturing as a sweetener and source of dietary fiber.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of chicory is Cichorium intybus.
- chicory belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- chicory belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- chicory belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- chicory belongs to the order Asterales.
- chicory belongs to the family Asteraceae.
- chicory belongs to the genus Cichorium.