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Scientific Name: Arctium lappa

Common Name(s): Burdock

Edible: yes

Medicinal: yes

Parts Used: stem

Logos 10 Aug, 2008	CAUTION Do not confuse burdock with rhubarb that has poisonous leaves.
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Logos 10 Aug, 2008	Description: This plant has wavy-edged, arrow-shaped leaves and flower heads in burrlike clusters. It grows up to 2 meters tall, with purple or pink flowers and a large, fleshy root.
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Logos 10 Aug, 2008	Habitat and Distribution: Burdock is found worldwide in the North Temperate Zone. Look for it in open waste areas during the spring and summer.
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Logos 10 Aug, 2008	Edible Parts: Peel the tender leaf stalks and eat them raw or cook them like greens. The roots are also edible boiled or baked.
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Logos 10 Aug, 2008	Other Uses: A liquid made from the roots will help to produce sweating and increase urination. Dry the root, simmer it in water, strain the liquid, and then drink the strained liquid. Use the fiber from the dried stalk to weave cordage.
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District of Columbia, US

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Arctium lappa

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