1, chicory is a perennial herb with a short and thick root system, which is a stout fleshy root. This plant can grow to a height of about 40- 100cm, with straight stems and green branches. Suitable for growing in sunny places, very drought-tolerant.

2. Chicory is a medicinal and edible plant, its leaves can be used to make lettuce, and its roots contain inulin and aromatic substances, which can be used to extract coffee instead and promote the activities of human digestive organs. The aerial parts and roots of plants can be used as medicine. Chinese medicines are called chicory and chicory root respectively, which have the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials, diuresis, detumescence and stomach strengthening. This plant is cold-resistant and drought-tolerant, and likes to grow in sunny fields and hillsides. China and other countries.