Genus Cichorium (Noun)
Meaning
Chicory.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Chicory, which belongs to the genus Cichorium, is a flowering plant with leaves that are commonly used as a salad green.
- The genus Cichorium, which includes chicory, endive, and escarole, contains a group of plants that are popular for their edible leaves.
- Cichorium intybus, a perennial herb of the genus Cichorium, is often cultivated for its roots, which can be roasted and used as a coffee substitute.
- The flowers of the genus Cichorium, including chicory, are typically blue, pink, or white and are arranged in a corymb-like pattern.
- Species within the genus Cichorium, such as Cichorium spinosum, can be found growing wild in fields and along roadsides in many parts of the world.