Burdock patch

Nice patch of huge mature burdocks

Lesser Burdock

Lesser Burdock, or Common Burdock,  is readily identified by it's large, wavy-edged leaves, which can grow over a foot long. The roots grow deep and strong, so early intervention is best, of course.  Often the plant will break at the root-line. Either do this and keep an eye on it or  really dig it up.

 It is a biennial pant -- it will grow as greens only the first year, then will flower and produce the burrs that get latched onto clothing and pets in its second year.

Look for it in large patches in neglected areas, but erratically it can be anywhere.