Lesser Burdock

Arctium minus

Lesser Burdock

Identification

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FAMILY

Asteraceae

LATIN NAME

Arctium minus

Widespread, particularly common in England and Wales.

Grassland, Woodland

Large, broad basal leaves (up to 50cm) with hollow stalks.

Purple, brush-like flowerheads with hooked, bristle-like outer bracts that catch on animals’ fur, dispersing the seeds.

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MONTHS - SEASONALITY
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LENGTH (CM)

Up to 1m

iucn Status
lc

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