Plant Details

Arctium minus

Lesser Burdock

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General Information

Scientific name: Arctium minus
Also known as: Lesser Burdock

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Ground cover
Size: Small
Height: 1.00 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Shade, Partial shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Coffee, Root, Stem, Seed
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(5)
Features:
Bee forage, 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