Asteraceae Arctium lappa L.

Greater Burrdock

Iroquois - Food, Soup

Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 120

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Scientific name: Arctium lappa L.
USDA symbol: ARLA3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Greater Burrdock
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Soup
Notes: Dried roots soaked and boiled into a soup.

RECRD: 7725 id: 4258