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Arctium lappa

Greater Burdock

In Stock: 1.139 lb (Total:1.139lb)
  • Arctium lappa

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1.14 lb

Details

Germination:
83%
Germination test:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Seeds per lb:
57,256
Quantity:
1.14 lb
Collected in:
Oregon
Crop year:
2021
Min. hardiness zone:
3
Item ID:
1830265

Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 30 days
Germination
Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Dive into the rich botanical history of Greater Burdock, or Arctium lappa. Originally hailing from temperate Eurasia, this weedy, biennial wildflower from the Aster family has spread across the globe. In the diverse ecosystems of North America, it often secures its foothold in disturbed areas like empty lots, roadways, parks, fields, and pastures. With its deep tap roots and abundant, highly viable seeds, it's a challenging plant to eliminate and may invade spaces demarcated for native plants. Its first year is marked by a short, dense cluster of leaves. By year two, it shoots up to a towering 2-10 feet, with large, heart-shaped leaves, purple thistle-like flowers, and slender, fleshy, gray-brown tap roots penetrating up to a depth of 3 ft. The plant demonstrates a skillful survival strategy with clusters of purple flowerheads transitioning into hard-to-remove burs that attach effortlessly to roaming animals or hay bales, ensuring efficient seed dispersal. However, these burs, containing fruits with sharp, windborne bristles, can cause severe irritation and potential infections in humans and livestock. Thriving in sunny spots with well-draining, nitrogen-rich, and organic matter-laden soil, the Greater Burdock is not just a weed; it's a valuable edible and medicinal plant. Particularly in Asia, it's cultivated for its edible roots, sown from seeds in summer, and harvested in late autumn.

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