Description
The lower ones have a heart-shaped shape and are often big, rough, and ovate. They are covered in wool. In general, the leafstalks are hollow. Typically, Arctium species bloom from July to October. Around August, when clover is beginning to decline and before the goldenrod begins to blossom, burdock flowers offer honeybees with vital pollen and nectar.
Varieties
The four most popular varieties of burdock plants are listed below.
Lesser burdock
Woolly burdock
Greater burdock
Wood burdock
Uses
Burdock can be dried, sliced into slivers, and added to soups, stews, or made into a tea. You may pickle it as well. Various regions of Europe and Japan consume burdock as a vegetable.
Nutrition
Burdock is popular for its detoxifying properties because it includes phenolic acids, quercetin, and luteolin, all of which are potent antioxidants. Inulin, a natural dietary fiber found in burdock, helps with digestion and encourages the development of good bacteria in the gut.
Cultivation
Burdock prefers neutral pH and loamy soil in regions with medium water quality. After any threat of frost has gone, seeds should be stratified so they will germinate at a rate of 80 to 90% when planted straight in the spring. Place seeds 3 mm beneath the surface of the soil, and maintain uniformly moist.
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