Burdock
Botanical Name: Arctium lappa
Family Name: Asteraceae
Plant Description: Tall plant with broad leaves and burr-like seed heads
Ecosystem: Meadows, roadsides
Size: Up to 2 metres
Shape: Large basal leaves with upright flowering stalk
Geographical Origin: Europe, Asia
Current Distribution: Temperate zones worldwide
Flower Shapes and Colours: Purple, thistle-like flowers
Seed Types and Size: Burr-covered seeds
Uses: Food, detox, herbal tonics
Parts Used: Root, seeds, leaves
Medicinal Uses: Liver detox, skin support, blood purifier
Planetary Influences: Venus
Metaphysical Uses: Cleansing negative energy
Elemental Association: Earth