Arctium lappa
Great burdock
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The Arctium lappa plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Great burdock. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. majus.

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Latin Name:  Arctium lappa
Common Name:  Great burdock
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  Care should be taken if harvesting the seed in any quantity since tiny hairs from the seeds can be inhaled and these are toxic[205].
 
Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:  1
 
Habitat:  Waste ground, preferring calcareous soils[7], it is sometimes also found in meadows and woods[9].

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