greater burdock
Arctium lappa
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A tall biennial or short-lived perennial with large, coarse leaves and purple thistle-like flowers that attract pollinators. The root is edible and has been used in herbal medicine and cuisine.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Eastern Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Takinogawa Long is a popular Japanese cultivar bred for long, tender roots. Gobo and Russian varieties are also common, differing mainly in root length and texture.
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A tall biennial or short-lived perennial with large, coarse leaves and purple thistle-like flowers that attract pollinators. The root is edible and has been used in herbal medicine and cuisine.
Climate Match for your location
See how well greater burdock grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Eastern Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Takinogawa Long is a popular Japanese cultivar bred for long, tender roots. Gobo and Russian varieties are also common, differing mainly in root length and texture.