The Lesser Burdock is a common biannual with many branched stems. They are plant of wood and stream fringes. Their seeds are adapted to hooking fur.


The Lesser Burdock is a common biannual with many branched stems. They are plant of wood and stream fringes. Their hooked seed are adapted to hooking onto animals and walkers to affect distribution.


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Location: Scarborough, UK
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