March 29th Birth Flower Spotlight, Burdock
Description of Burdock Burdock (Arctium), a common herb in the Asteraceae family, is often found growing in disturbed soils across North America, Europe, and Asia. This hardy plant is characterized by its large, broad leaves and its iconic, purple thistle-like flowers. Burdock is especially notable for its spiky, burr-covered seed heads that easily cling to clothes, fur, or any other surface they come into contact with. These seed heads, also known as burrs, are what make the plant stand out, with their barbed hooks designed to help the plant spread its seeds far and wide....