What is another word for chicory plant?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈɪkəɹˌi plˈant] (IPA) 
Chicory plant, also known as Cichorium intybus, is a perennial herbaceous plant with blue flowers that belongs to the family Asteraceae. The plant is commonly used as a coffee substitute, and its leaves are used as a salad green. Some common synonyms for the chicory plant include blue sailor, blue weed, coffeeweed, succory, and wild endive. The leaves can be bitter, making it an acquired taste, but it is a versatile plant with many uses. In addition to its culinary applications, the chicory plant is also used in traditional medicines to treat conditions such as constipation, liver and gallbladder disorders, and as a laxative.
