One side of my yard abuts second-growth timber. An adjacent side meets an overgrown orchard. Chicory grows ahead of the brush transitions. The Chicory isn't plentiful; just a few plants positioned to catch some sun. The plants seem frail compared to the brush which appears to provide support and a windbreak. The scattered plants add a whimsical touch of color.
Chicory is edible and commercially cultivated. It is commonly used in green salads and coffee. Always objective, around 1960 I had a coffee with Chicory. That was in a coastal, southern city with the same name as a 1920s dance. A dance with which the Russell girls were familiar. But that's another story.