About this plant

Common Names:
burdock
Scientific Name:
Arctium
Family:
Asteraceae

Biennial. Large, dark-green leaves that are wooly underneath. Seed dispersal by burrs; this plant played a role in the development of velcro. Taproot of young plants is edible. Was used to make beer bitter before hops. Common in disturbed environments.

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burdock leaf (Arctium)
burdock (Arctium), growing on disturbed ground