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Chicory



Chicory, blue-flowered perennial herb (Cichorium intybus) of the Composite family, native to the Mediterranean and now grown in the United States. Its leaves are used in salads, and its roasted roots are sometimes added to coffee. Endive is a type of chicory used in salads.



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