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Lay two specimens on the bench — uses, risks, and whether either has a grow lab.
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Burdock
Arctium lappa
The burr that invented Velcro — a deep bitter root for skin and sluggish digestion.
Flavor
Earthy, artichoke-bitter, a little sweet when roasted — like a wild salsify.
Symptoms
irritable skin, indigestion, inflammation
Days to harvest
120–180 days to a first-year kitchen root
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