Species:
Cichorium intybus
Common Name:
Chicory
Systems Affected (standardized):
disturbed/waste areas, cropland/pastureland
Regions(s) present (updated by AB):
NE
Impacts:
It has a milky latex that may cause dermatitis for humans. Host to other pests, diseases, etc...
Source? likely to be reintroduced:
Chicory was introduced as a pasture forage plant, but was found too course to be an effective pasture plant. The best known use of this plant is as a coffee additive or substitute.
Info Blurb:
Has a milky latex that may cause dermatitis. Host to other pests and diseases.
Introduced as a pasture forage plant, but was found to be too coarse. Used as a coffee additive or substitute.
Native Regions in OK:
NONE
Current and past designations:
BS, NM
Present in OK?
Yes
Present in Bordering States?
TX, NM, CO, KS, MO, LA
Has Legal Status in BS?
CO List A