Arcitium minus

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Arcitium minus

Also known as: Lesser Burdock

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Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer, Soil

Format: Smal

Height: 1.00 m

Width: - m

Growth Rate: -

Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Shadow, Half shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Coffee, Root, Trunk, Seed

Edibility:
(3)

Medicinal:
(5)

Features:
Bee plant, Paper

Description

Roots can be eaten both raw and cooked, and the best roots come from young plants. They are usually peeled and cut into pieces. Roasted roots can serve as a coffee substitute. The young leaves and leaf stems can be eaten both raw and cooked and are used as a potherb. It is best to remove the skin from the stalk. Young flower stems can be peeled and eaten raw or cooked, similar to asparagus. Seed sprouts are also edible, but further details are lacking.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/07

End of Harvest: 30/09

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Corylus avellana Hazel	Corylus avellana provides nitrogen fixation, enriching the soil for Arcitium minus.
Rubus arcticus Arctic Bramble, Arctic raspberry, Dwarf raspberry	Rhamnus frangula offers shade, helping to create a microclimate beneficial for Arcitium minus.
Taxus baccata Yew, English yew, Common Yew	Taxus baccata helps in pest control by attracting beneficial insects.
Mentha longifolia Horse mint	Mentha longifolia can repel pests and attract pollinators, enhancing the health of Arcitium minus.
Vitis vinifera Grape	Vitis vinifera provides ground cover, helping to suppress weeds around Arcitium minus.
Helianthus tuberosus Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke	Helianthus tuberosus attracts pollinators and improves soil structure with its deep roots.