The Cichorium intybus or Chicory plant is grown for the roots which are usually ground and roasted. The leaves when young are edible and may be used in salads. La Source Parfumee Gardens in the Alpes Maritimes in Provence, France grow many interesting plants with a wide variety that flower into an array of color.
La Source Parfumee Gardens, Alpes Maritimes, Provence, France, Europe.
Technical Information:
I photographed this photo with the digital SLR camera model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II, aperture of f/13.0, exposure time of 1/125 sec. on ISO 200, as always I used a original Canon Lens, the focus lenght for this picture was 180mm.