Identification
Coming soon...
FAMILY
Asteraceae
LATIN NAME
Arctium minus
DISTRIBUTION
Widespread, particularly common in England and Wales.
Habitat
Grassland, Woodland
Leaves
Large, broad basal leaves (up to 50cm) with hollow stalks.
Flowers
Purple, brush-like flowerheads with hooked, bristle-like outer bracts that catch on animals’ fur, dispersing the seeds.
Fruits
Coming soon