Cichorium sp.
Chicory, Chicory
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Cichorium sp. (Chicory) is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Stephanomeria: Chicory has bright blue flowers; Stephanomeria has pink-lavender flowers; vs Lactuca: Chicory seeds have short scales like a flat crown; Lactuca seeds have long feathery bristles; vs Rafinesquia: Chicory has bright blue flowers; Rafinesquia has white or cream flowers; vs Phacelia: Chicory has only strap-shaped ray flowers; Phacelia has tubular bell-shaped flowers
Frequently asked questions
Is Cichorium sp. native to California?
No. Cichorium sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Cichorium sp. belong to?
Cichorium sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Cichorium.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Cal-IPC, and more.