Arctium consists of sturdy biennials with a deep taproot, featuring broad, fuzzy leaves and either solitary or grouped flower heads that resemble thistles. These flowers develop into burr-like fruits.

Arctium

Arctium from Asia

Arctium lappa is a tall, upright plant that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It features clusters of purplish flowerheads along its leafy main branches, complemented by broad, dull green leaves. The plant produces distinctive brown seedheads.

Arctium lappa

Arctium lappa 'Nuda'PBR

Arctium lappa 'Takinogawa Long'

Arctium minus is an upright, branching plant that can reach a height of 1.5 meters. It features a rosette of substantial green leaves with undulating edges. During the summer months, clusters of purplish flowerheads appear on the leafy main stems. The distinctive brown, spiny seedheads remain attached throughout the winter, adding interest to the landscape.

Arctium minus

Arctium minus 'Plus'

Arctium nemorosum

Arctium nidulans

Arctium pubens

Arctium tomentosum

Arctium x nothum

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