species 183,413 observations
Chicory
Cichorium intybus
Field notes
Supports All
175
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Bristly Cutworm Moth, Flame-shouldered Dart, Ipsilon Dart Moth, Clandestine Dart
6
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Poplar Gall Aphid, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw
14
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Margined Calligrapher, Eastern Calligrapher
155
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Wildflower Edible Herbaceous perennial Vegetable Weed
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.