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Genus

Arctium

Called “burdocks” in GBIF

Arctium is a genus of biennial plants commonly known as burdock, in the family Asteraceae. Native to Europe and Asia, several species have been widely introduced worldwide. Burdock's clinging properties, in addition to providing an excellent mechanism for seed dispersal, led to the invention of velcro.

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Greater burdock

Greater burdock

Arctium lappa

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Giant edible burdock confirmed growing wild on a Queens street corner

The bur-covered seed pods on this roadside plant are the same design that inspired Velcro, and it...

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