Asteraceae Arctium lappa L.
Greater Burrdock
Ojibwa - Drug, Blood Medicine
Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 238
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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: Ojibwa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Roots used as a blood medicine.
RECRD: 81720 id: 4266