lesser burdock
Also known as: common burdock; cuckoo button
An erect, branching plant to 1.5m, arising from a basal whorl of large green leaves that have wavy margins. In summer purplish flowerheads are held in clusters on the leafy main branches. Characteristic brown, spiny, hooked seedheads persist thoughout winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- lesser burdock (Arctium minus)
- Genus
- Arctium
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of lesser burdock
Distribution map
Europe, North Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of lesser burdock
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lesser burdock care guide
- Provide moderate regular water, tolerate brief mild soil dryness
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Provide moderate regular water, tolerate brief mild soil dryness
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed once at spring germination, extra feeding unnecessary
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed; sow in situ in the autumn or early spring. Alternatively, sow in a tray and transplant before the tap-root develops. To improve germination pre- soak or scarify the seed
Growing
GrowingIdeally grow in moist soil in full sun or partial shade. It will tolerate a wide range of soils
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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