1. 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
   "Succory, also called chicory plant, is often used as a coffee substitute";
   - chicory, succory, Cichorium intybus

Derived forms: chicory plants

Type of: herb, herbaceous plant

Part of: Cichorium, genus Cichorium