NPSpecies

Data Source: White and Pyne 2003

Native Range: Native to northern Africa, temperate Asia, India, Pakistan, and Europe (GRIN 2001).; Data Source: http://plants.usda.gov, 10 August 2007 Legacy NPSpecies information may no longer be applicable, please remove if it is not applicable. In legacy NPSpecies Weedy value was Yes with comment: Roadsides, fencerows, vacant lots, disturbed areas; common. (Weakley 2007) In legacy NPSpecies Pest value was Yes with comment: Natureserve I-Rank: Medium/Insignificant I-Rank Reasons Summary: Cichorium intybus occurs in every contiguous U.S. state and is found on roadsides, grasslands, fence rows, waste ground, lawns, fields, and pastures. Cichorium intybus is common across the U.S. but mainly occurs in disturbed areas. In Grand Canyon National Park, Cichorium intybus exhibits little or no increase in numbers of individuals and populations and no invasion of native communities. In Tennessee, it is classified as a species that spreads in or near disturbed areas but is not considered a threat to native plant communities. Cichorium intybus seeds remain viable in the soil for more than 5 years. Apparently, Cichorium intybus is having few negative impacts on biodiversity.

Park Species Detail: Roadsides, fencerows, vacant lots, disturbed areas; common. (Weakley 2007), Park Species Data Source: White and Pyne 2003