76 WILD FLOWERS 



flowering in late summer : the stem is tall and slender, with 

 many narrow leaves : the flowers are in heads, those at the 



166. Sea Starwort. 



167. Corn-flower, Bluebottle. 



margin of the head being large and bright blue, those at the 

 centre smaller and more purple. 



168. Chicory, Succory, Cichorium Intylus, Daisy family. 



168. Chicory, Succory. 



169. Giant Bell-flower. 



The stem is about 2 ft. high : the lower leaves are oblong in 

 shape, with broad toothed segments: the upper leaves are 

 smaller, toothed, lance-shaped, and clasp the stem : the flower- 

 heads are large and of a fine blue colour ; usually only a few are 



