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 Cichorium intybus, is often used as a coffee substitute";
   - chicory, succory, chicory plant

Type of: herb, herbaceous plant

Part of: Cichorium, genus Cichorium

Encyclopedia: Cichorium intybus