Common Name: Chicory.Scientific Name: Cichorium intybus.Where I Saw It: This one was along the side

Common Name:Chicory.

Scientific Name: Cichorium intybus.

Where I Saw It: This one was along the side of the road.  I see them along roadsides and sidewalks a lot.

Can I Eat It? Yes! The leaves, buds, roots, and stems are all edible.

Native Range: Africa, Asia, and Europe.

How It Behaves in New York: It grows wild here.  I’m finding conflicting reports on whether it’s considered invasive.

Reasons to Like It: Pretty!  Edible!  Makes pollinators happy!

Reasons to Dislike It: Possibly invasive.