Succory (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in salads.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Succory is a perennial herb that grows best in well-drained soil and full sun.
- The bitter flavor of succory adds a nice depth to salads like radicchio and arugula.
- Cichorium intybus, commonly known as succory, is a popular ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine.
- To harvest succory leaves, simply snip off the youngest leaves at the base of the plant.
- In herbal medicine, succory roots are often used to make teas and decoctions to treat digestive problems.