Arctium
GenusBerardia
Also called burdock, burdocks
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its sourceHeight12–24 in
“deep, 1-2', well-drained soil” — Growing Burdock from Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds
Propagationseed
“Direct seed” — Growing Burdock from Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds
Ready whenFall through early spring
“Fall through early spring” — Growing Burdock from Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds
Edible partsroots, tender leaves, hearty stems
“Burdock has been grown for centuries, mainly in China and Japan, for its culinary and medicinal uses. It is loved for its edible crisp roots, tender leaves, and hearty stems.” — How to grow Burdock — planting guide · GardenDraft
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 2 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian