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Old 28-04-2007, 06:14 AM posted to rec.gardens
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FragileWarrior wrote:

From THE NEW AGE HERBALIST:
"Roast chickory root can be drunk as a coffee substitute..."


It is one of those myths that gets repeated in every book ad nausiam.

Like second cuttings of rhubard are poisionous or horseradish harvested
in Spring will kill you.

But try it, you might like it... but I doubt it.

js

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