Chicorium intybus, chicory

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Chicorium intybus, chicory

Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

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Asteraceae Asterales Asterid Chicory Cichorium Coffea Coffee Coffee Plant Compositae Edible Eudicot Gentianales Lamiales Lilac Oleaceae Angiospermae Cichorium Intybus Common Chicory Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta

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1. Title: Chicorium Intybus, or Common Chicory: A Stunning Illustration of the Edible Asteraceous Plant from the Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum, London 2. Discover the captivating beauty of Chicorium intybus, commonly known as common chicory, in this exquisite botanical illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum in London. This illustration showcases the intricate details of the flowering plant, which belongs to the Asteraceae family, specifically the Gentianales order, and is also classified under the Lamiales, Asterid, Eudicot, Angiospermae, Magnoliophyta, and Angiosperm orders. 3. Chicory is a popular edible plant, with its roots often used as a coffee substitute and its leaves consumed as a salad green or cooked vegetable. The plant is characterized by its tall, blue-tinged, lilac-colored flowers, which form a composite inflorescence, and its rosette of leaves that resemble those of the coffee plant. 4. Chicory is a dicotyledon, meaning it has two seed leaves, and is a flowering plant that produces angiosperms, or enclosed seeds. The plant's stem and leaves are covered in small hairs, and its roots contain inulin, a type of carbohydrate that is used as a sweetener and dietary fiber. 5. This illustration is a testament to the rich history of botanical research and documentation, providing us with a glimpse into the intricacies of the natural world. The Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum in London is a valuable resource for botanists, researchers, and anyone interested in the beauty and diversity of plant life. 6. Whether you're a botanist, an artist, or simply someone who appreciates the natural world, this illustration of Chicorium intybus is sure to inspire and delight. Take a moment to appreciate the intricacies of this fascinating plant and the wealth of knowledge it represents.

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