Queen Anne's Lace

Here is a link that might be useful: Queen Anne's Lace

known as the white carrot to the indians ...

and if you crush it.. you will instantly know its heritage ...

ken

Without seeing the leaves and a look at the base of the flowers it isn't possible to be certain. But Daucus carota seems a good candidate.

Interesting, the same combination occurs just down the street from my house in Kansas City.

Woodstea, perhaps they have an affinity for each other?

Thank you to everyone who answered. I also found an art poster online that features the same combination.

Here is a link that might be useful: wild carrot and chicory

Perhaps a wildflower mixture was the common link to both.

These are commonly seen roadside in combination during summer even over here in Portland, Oregon. Random vacant lots, no deliberate planting.