Lesser Burdock

arctium minus

Lesser Burdock has large green leaves that can grow very big! It produces interesting burrs that can stick to your clothes and fur!

Hábitat: Lesser Burdock typically grows in disturbed areas, along roadsides, and in fields.

Aspecto

The Lesser Burdock has very large, heart-shaped leaves with wavy edges and fuzzy undersides. Its small, purplish-pink, thistle-like flowers grow in clusters and mature into distinctive prickly burrs.

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Lesser Burdock

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Plantas

Rareza

Common

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Datos interesantes

It can grow taller than a child, sometimes reaching heights of up to 5 feet!

Its roots, stems, and young leaves are all edible and packed with nutrients!

The genius design of its burrs directly inspired the creation of Velcro, a sticky invention!

Traditional medicine has used Burdock root for centuries, believing it helps purify the body.

Habilidades especiales

Lesser Burdock has hook-tipped burrs that attach to fur or clothing, helping it spread seeds far and wide.

Lesser Burdock can grow a long, sturdy taproot to reach deep water and nutrients, thriving in dry soils.

Lesser Burdock quickly grows large leaves, shading out other plants and dominating disturbed areas.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 30-150 cm
Extensión: 30-60 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 1-2 cm
Temporada de floración: Summer to fall (July-October)
Comestible: Sí
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Bienal
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Bees visit its purple flowers for nectar and pollen.

depends on

domestic dog

Canis familiaris

Its burrs cling to dog fur, getting carried to new places.

eaten by

thistle tortoise beetle

Cassida rubiginosa

This beetle's larvae feed on Burdock leaves.

eaten by

human

Homo sapiens

Humans sometimes forage its roots and young leaves.

Rasgos

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.