Cichorium intybus (4809' N 1632' E)

Description:

2008.09.13: Austria, Vienna XXII. district, 152 m AMSL, heath (Lobau Heisslnde): flower.Flowering from june till september, flowering only in the morning (buds closing at or after noon); this one however was taken in late afternoon - with buds still open (on a lovely, sunny day): it seems that in fall when temperatures are lower they sometimes leave their buds open, same thing I've observed on rainy or overcast days.Very common.German names: Gewhnlich-Wegwarte, Echte Zichorie, Ziguri.