Woody plants aren’t often thought of as wonderful ones to have around, but the chicory plant, which has some pretty flowers on it, is a helpful plant to have in your garden since you can eat it! Chicory is great in salad, and its root can be eaten as well. Some people even use chicory as a coffee substitute, which can be convenient when you’re broke and out of java. Plenty of livestock animals have also received their nutrients from the plant.