The bright blue flowers are the easiest way to identify chicory. The tips of the petals are toothed, which makes it look a little bit like a blue dandelion. It even has a similar number of petals – around 20. The flowers open early in the morning, and close again by lunchtime.
@uplovely chicory root is a great alternative to coffee if one craves a hot drink in the am. Also one of the best prebiotics there is.