Asteraceae Arctium lappa L.
Greater Burrdock
Iroquois - Food, Vegetable
Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 118
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Arctium lappa L.
Scientific name: Arctium lappa L.
USDA symbol: ARLA3 (
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Common names: Greater Burrdock
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Young leaves cooked and seasoned with salt, pepper or butter.
RECRD: 7699 id: 4259