(Botanik, Bitkibilim) Burdock is any of a group of biennial thistles in the genus Arctium, family Asteraceae. Native to the Old World, several species have been widely introduced worldwide
A hardy plant that grows wild in the UK The long, dark burdock root is delicious in soups, stews and sea vegetable dishes or sautéed with carrots Its is highly valued in macrobiotic cooking for its strengthening qualities
Burdock is a root that grows more than 3 feet deep but is rarely more than 1/2 inch wide Like carrots it is a member of the parsley family, and the white flesh is mildly sweet Young shoots and large soft leaves are slightly bitter and nice in salads Japanese cuisine is fond of burdock, and always include it when in season in their mixed vegetable tempuras
A hardy wild plant which grows widely throughout the United States Its cooked root is eaten as a vegetable for its strengthening qualities Dried and chopped, it can be prepared as a tea which has astringent and diuretic qualities
Any plant of the genus Arctium, in the composite family, bearing globular flower heads with prickly bracts. Native to Europe and Asia, burdock species have been naturalized throughout North America. Regarded as weeds in the U.S., they are cultivated for their edible root in Asia. Their fruits are round burrs that stick to clothing and fur
A root that grows more than 3 feet deep but is rarely more than 1/2 inch wide Like carrots it is a member of the parsley family, and the white flesh is mildly sweet Young shoots and large soft leaves are slightly bitter and nice in salads Japanese cuisine is fond of burdock, and always include it when in season in their mixed vegetable tempuras
[ before consonants usually ] (definite article.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English thE, masc. demonstrative pronoun & definite article, alteration of sE; akin to Greek ho, masculine demonstrative pronoun & definite article; more at THAT.