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Post by greatgreenfarm on May 11, 2015 21:13:37 GMT
I've got the following plant that has come up for the two springs that I've been in this house. It's huge, the leaves and stalks are mildly fuzzy, it grows in full shade and it started coming in around the beginning of April. The first picture is a close-up of it and the second picture is to give an idea of the size of it compared to my bearded irises in the background there. Any ideas on what it might be? Attachments:
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Post by here to stay on May 11, 2015 21:27:02 GMT
Elephant ears?
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Post by greatgreenfarm on May 11, 2015 21:29:24 GMT
Hmmm, not like any elephant ears I've seen before. These leaves stay pretty low to the ground throughout the season. Good guess though.  |
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Post by feather on May 11, 2015 21:39:05 GMT
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Post by here to stay on May 11, 2015 22:15:28 GMT
But if it were burdock, wouldn't there have been burr seed heads at some point?
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Post by barefootfarmer on May 11, 2015 22:25:36 GMT
I'd like to know, too. We have it on our farm as well. The first time I saw it I thought "rhubarb!" But it wasn't. Now I'm hoping some one will come along and tell us that it's a great medicinal plant that will cure all that ails me.
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Post by greatgreenfarm on May 12, 2015 2:14:37 GMT
I originally thought rhubarb as well but the fuzzy leaves and stalks threw me off so I'm thinking it's burdock too. I read online that it only produces burrs biennially? Perhaps that's why I haven't seen any yet. It does seems to be a miracle medicinal plant but it's also highly invasive from what I've heard. Thanks for your responses!
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Post by moldy on Oct 15, 2015 4:17:35 GMT
If it's burdock, the roots are edible and are thought to be anti-tumor. Burdocks leaves are a little fuzzy
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2015 2:49:46 GMT
Definitely burdock. It' a biennial, so it forms that rosette shape the first year, then grows tall and makes flowers and burrs the second. The first time I ever saw it, in Illinois, I thought it was some funky midwest hosta and did not get rid of it. Major mistake! It is tough enough to dull a machete the second year, and the roots are unbelievably long and strong.
Best,
Kathy
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Post by horseyrider on Nov 30, 2015 14:24:28 GMT
Definitely burdock. It' a biennial, so it forms that rosette shape the first year, then grows tall and makes flowers and burrs the second. The first time I ever saw it, in Illinois, I thought it was some funky midwest hosta and did not get rid of it. Major mistake! It is tough enough to dull a machete the second year, and the roots are unbelievably long and strong. Best, Kathy This. I'm normally one to keep my property strictly organic, but this is one that gets the bad spray. When the burrs get in a horse's mane or tail, they can turn them to baseball bats. These burrs are hard to get out without a lot of broken hairs. I have Friesian horses, known for their long, luxuriant manes, tails, and feathers. Burdock is the ENEMY.  |
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Post by Skandi on Nov 30, 2015 14:47:24 GMT
if it is burdock it tastes great, the roots are a little like a globe artichoke in flavour.
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Post by paquebot on Dec 1, 2015 4:21:33 GMT
Burdock burrs in horses or cows tails isn't nearly as bad as in cats or dogs. Cats and dogs try to pull them out with their teeth and some of the hooks can end up caught in their throats. Had that happen to a cat.
Martin
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Post by sugarspinner on Apr 9, 2016 2:34:38 GMT
Definitely burdock. Grab the nasty spray, the machete, your grubbing hoe, any evil chants you happen to know and go after it! It is invasive. If you have a dog or cat, the burrs are horrid, especially in the fine under-hairs on English Shepherds, collies, etc.
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Post by claytonpiano on Apr 14, 2016 1:04:53 GMT
Looks like burdock to me as well. I HATE IT. It is so hard to get rid of and will take over. My vote. Kill it as soon as you can.
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