Arctium — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Arctium recorded in the PlantPeers database.
EdibleMedicinal
Arctium lappa
Arctium lappa
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
The top growth dies back at temperatures a little above freezing, but the roots tolerate much lower temperatures and in most parts of the temperate zone when they are grown as a vegetable, the plants can be left in the ground all winter to be harvested as required. Succeeds in most soils when grown in partial shade. Prefers a moist neutral to alkaline soil and a sunny position in a heavy soil.
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EdibleMedicinal
Arctium minus
Arctium minus
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds on most soils, preferably moist. Prefers a sunny position. Prefers partial shade according to another report.
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