{"product_id":"greater-burdock-arctium-lappa","title":"Arctium lappa, Greater Burdock Herb - Live Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"339\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eDeep Detox Root with Edible Greens and Pollinator Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"835\" class=\"\"\u003eGreater Burdock, also known as Gobo, is a powerful medicinal and culinary plant grown for its nutrient-rich taproot, edible young shoots and leaves, and striking thistle-like appearance. Widely used in Asian, European, and herbal traditions, Burdock root is prized for its ability to support liver function, detoxify the blood, and aid digestion. In Japan, it’s a staple veggie known as Gobo, commonly stir-fried, pickled, or simmered in stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1231\" class=\"\"\u003eThis biennial herb forms a rosette of large, velvety green leaves in its first year, then sends up a towering flower stalk in year two, blooming with purple, pollinator-attracting flowers that develop into the iconic burrs that inspired Velcro. The deep roots break up heavy soils and mine nutrients, making Burdock a great addition to regenerative gardens and food forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1468\" class=\"\"\u003eEasy to grow and adaptable, Burdock thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, especially when given loose, deep ground to develop long, straight roots. 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