Burdock’s burs have tiny hooks that cling to passing animals, dispersing the seeds far and wide. Vicky McMillan Brush up against a burdock plant that has finished flowering, and you’ll probably ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." There's lots of buzz about the potential health and wellness benefits of burdock root, whether that's ...

Greater burdock (Arctium lappa) is an herb with a long history of use. Primarily the root is used, but other plant parts have reported traditional uses. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia with ...

Burdock is an invasive plant native to Eurasia, brought to North America by seed burrs stuck to animals. This biennial has clusters of round burrs after it flowers during its second year of growth.

Every late summer I wish I had done something about a few kinds of weeds and didn't get it done in time. This year I think it is going to happen. Burdock, thistles, horse nettles, jimson weed, ...

After plunging a spade into a patch of soil, Lynn Landes jumps on it several times, landing her full weight on it each time to drive it deep into the soil. Determined, she begins to wedge a burdock ...

What is burdock root tea? Burdock root tea or burdock tea, as it’s sometimes known, comes from the root of a burdock plant. It was originally used in traditional Chinese medicine before becoming ...

Fast Forager Nicole Zempel showcases the endless bounties of the Burdock plant. Fast Forager Nicole Zempel showcases the endless bounties of the Burdock plant. From the edible leaves and stems to the ...

Invasive plants may be deadlier than you think, according to one non-profit society. This week, the Invasive Species Council of B.C. (ISCBC) posted a story on how the burdock plant (Arctium spp) can ...