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| Identification |
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Genus
Arctium
Species
lappa
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
greater burdock
niu bang zi
domestic burdock
gobo
Family
COMPOSITAE
Specimen number
S12050
Data source
MedPl p62;UnVeg p69
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual,Perennial
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 26
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Arctium lappa does best in full sun. It needs soil that is moist. Arctium lappa is known as niu bang zi in Chinese and gobo in Japanese.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
detoxifier
diuretic
antibiotic
antiseptic
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Fruit
Seeds
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It has a slightly fibrous carrot-like texture and a strong flavor. Arctium lappa is most frequently used cooked. Greater burrdock (sometimes called domestic burdock) has herbal applications as a detoxifier, as a diuretic, as an antibiotic and as an antiseptic. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. The leaves and the fruit and even the seeds are used to prepare herbal remedies.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crowns and leaves
Crop spacing
1' 6"
Row spacing
2'
Cold frame
Planting period
May 01 - May 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Partially hardy
Heat requirement
Any
Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Time to harvest
90 to 150 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Roots
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has a slightly fibrous carrot-like texture and a strong flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
May is normally the best time to begin planting. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 1' 6" apart. Separate each row by approximately 2'. Nitrogen is required for optimal growth. Estimated time to harvest is 90 to 150 days. Arctium lappa is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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