French names:
Bardane mineure Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae) Group: Docks Distinctive features:
Stems hollow. Similar species: •
Great Burdock (Arctium lappa) - Deeply grooved stem, solid pith, usually larger overall. Edible:
The deep taproot root is edible cooked. Best in the first year.
Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 412 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: minus: smaller For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
58 photographs available, of which 8 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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