Each burr will contain about 30 to 40 seeds, with an entire plant producing anywhere from 9,800 to 17,000 seeds. A stout flowering stalk is formed in the second year. wild rhubarb Native Origin: Europe Description: Common burdock is a biennial in the Aster family (Asteraceae). by Heather Smith Thomas. You can control common burdock using 2,4-D or Banvel. Appearance Arctium minus grows up to 6 ft. (1.8 m) tall. Hand pulling also works for control. Common Burdock Arctium minus Description: Common burdock is a member of the Aster or Sunflower family, Thistle tribe. Has dense, soft hairs. Management tips for controlling and eventually eradicating this invasive species. First year plants form large rosettes. Common Burdock Arctium minus Bernh. Sometimes adding lime or gypsum may help. Common burdock, also referred to as wild rhubarb, is a member of the Asteraceae or sunflower family. In the second year, burdock will flower and produce the burrs we all know. Burdock only reproduces by seed, so clear plants before the seed matures (or burn the dried seed heads) to reduce the spread. Common Names: bardane, beggar's button, common burdock, lesser burdock. The second year the plant is erect. Common burdock is a biennial weed that is most often a problem in shelterbelts. 2,4-D is commonly used for burdock Furthermore, burdock often develops a persistent seed bank so plants may appear again within a couple years after control. The plants like soil that's high in iron and low in calcium. Control. It is a biennial forb that occurs throughout the United States. In the first year of growth the plant forms a rosette. It is a biennial forb that occurs throughout the United States. County Listed Noxious Weed. wild burdock. In the first year of growth the plant forms a rosette. A stout flowering stalk is formed in the second year. Common burdock. Not noxious or poisonous. Common burdock is native to Europe and now is established throughout much of North America. First year plants form large rosettes. You can control common mullein by using Roundup as a spot treatment or by hand pulling. Control. COMMON BURDOCK [Arctium minus (Hill) Bernh.] Burdock Removal and Control. A tea once was made from the roots to treat gout and rheumatism. Consequently, it can be challenging to use herbicides to control burdock without injuring the trees. Burdock is an invasive plant you don’t want to find in your pastures. The second year the plant is erect. The hooked fruits are reputed to be the inspiration for Velcro. Common mullein Stands upright. Appearance Arctium minus grows up to 6 ft. (1.8 m) tall. University of Minnesota Extension www.extension.umn.edu 612-624-1222 The stout, grooved, rough stem has multiple branches, and grows to 2-6 feet tall. Controlling Burdock. The burrs, when ripe, stick to anything that touches them, including cattle. Yellow flowers. 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