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FIG. 395. Chicory or Succory (Cichorium Jnty'ius}, a branching perennial herb with 

 oblong or lanceolate, more or less clasping leaves and axillary clusters of violet-blue flowers. 

 The plant is cultivated as a pot herb and salad, and the young roots are used like carrots. 

 The plant is more widely grown for its roots, which are used in the preparation of a substi- 

 tute of coffee.' After Brown. 



