Lesser Burrdock (Arctium minus) | Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

The flowers resemble and can be easily mistaken for thistles, but burdock can be distinguished by its extremely large (up to 50 cm) leaves and its hooked bracts. Leaves are long and ovate. Lower leaves are heart-shaped and have very wavy margins. Leaves are dark green above and woolly below.

Habitat:

Forest roadside.

Reference Links:

Lesser Burrdock - Arctium minus - Details, Arctium minus

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