Arctium tomentosum var. glabrum
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Summary
Source: WikipediaArctium tomentosum, commonly known as the woolly burdock or downy burdock, is a species of burdock belonging to the family Asteraceae.
Description
A herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family found in temperate climates.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Turkey, Türkiye,
Notes
Not in World Flora Online
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
Jörg Hempel
Arctium tomentosum var. glabrum
Arctium tomentosum var. glabrum
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Foxglove: Toothed leaf edges, soft velvety hairs, no silvery underside.
Arctium tomentosum var. glabrum: Very large leaves with wavy edges, pale veins, silvery/woolly undersides, thick edible taproot.
References (1)
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
