Burdock
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Burdock
Names: Arctium minus
Description: Biennial weed grows from a taproot, leaves are heart-shapes and hairy. Burs have velcro-like hairs on them.
Concern level: Only during drought conditions, unpalatable.
Toxic parts: Burrs (not toxic but dangerous).
Symptoms: Slobbering, frothing, drooling. Irritation on skin, eye, mouth, nose, ear or stomach.
Danger: Generally grazers will stay well away from the burrs, however if ingested they can do physical damage to the upper gastrointestinal tract.
More information: Botanical.com
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