Cichorium’ refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as the chicory family. This genus includes several species, the most well-known being the common chicory (Cichorium intybus), which is used as a food plant and for its herbal properties. The plants in this genus often have bitter-tasting leaves and are used in salads, as vegetables, or for flavoring coffee. The flowers are typically blue, though they can also be white or pink.
