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Common name: "Burdock"
Latin name:
Arctium lappa

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Zone: 4 - Bi-annual
Native to area:
No
Growth habit:
Upright plant 18 inches to 6 foot in height.
Flowers: Yes, purplish-red during late summer.
Companion plant-able:
No 
Sunshine:
Water:
Herbs Cultural information: Many consider this tough plant a weed and prefer not to cultivate it. "Burdock" is a robust grower that requires little in terms of care. In fact... once established, it may be hard to get rid of.

Uses: Craft, Culinary, Ornamental
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Harvesting & Storage: Dig the root at the end of the first year. The root may be used fresh or dried. Once dried store in any tightly sealed container.

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