Chicory is primarily a weed of pastures, hayfields, and turfgrass and is found throughout the United States.
Cotyledons are widest at the apex and taper down to a short petiole.
Stems are branched and produced during the latter part of the growing season. A taproot that is relatively large and brown in color. Produced in clusters of 1 to 3 on the flowering stems. Individual flowers are approximately 1 inches in diameter and are blue, purple, or white in color. An achene that is approximately 2 to 3 mm long and angled.