菊苣原产欧洲,为菊科菊苣属多年生草本植物。我国近年从新西兰引进栽培,表现适应性广,产草量高,叶质鲜嫩多汁,适口性好,是猪、羊、兔禽及草食性鱼类喜食的优质青饲料。菊苣营养丰富,畜禽食后,食欲增加,生长速度快,并具有清热止泻、降低发病率的功效。它的肉质根还可以作咖啡的代用品,如加以开发利用,发展前景更加广阔。 Chicory origin of Europe, Asteraceae Cichorii is a perennial herb. In recent years, China introduced and cultivated from New Zealand, showing wide adaptability, high yield of grass, succulent leafy succulent, palatability is a good feed for pigs, sheep, rabbit and herbivorous fish. Rich in chicory nutrition, livestock and poultry after eating, increased appetite, rapid growth, and has heat diarrhea, reduce the incidence of the effect. Its fleshy roots can also be used as coffee substitutes, such as to be developed and utilized, the development of broader prospects.