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Arctium minus, lesser burdock, common burdock This is a Burdock plant in bloom. When this unusual flower dries up, the "petals" of this flower shrivel, causing the ends to become hook-like. It then can easily attach itself to your clothing or the fur of an animal, earning it the common name "stick tight". It is also thought to be the inspiration for Velcro! Arctium minus,Geotagged,Lesser burdock,United States Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Arctium minus, lesser burdock, common burdock

This is a Burdock plant in bloom. When this unusual flower dries up, the "petals" of this flower shrivel, causing the ends to become hook-like. It then can easily attach itself to your clothing or the fur of an animal, earning it the common name "stick tight". It is also thought to be the inspiration for Velcro!

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The Lesser burdock

''Arctium minus'', commonly known as lesser burdock, burweed, louse-bur, common burdock, button-bur, cuckoo-button, or wild rhubarb, is a biennial thistle. This plant is native to Europe, but is now widespread throughout most of the United States as a common weed.

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Similar species: Asterales
Species identified by Deb Cappello
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By Deb Cappello

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Uploaded Jul 28, 2014. Captured Aug 27, 2009 14:47 in 131-133 Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Kane, PA 16735, USA.
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  • Canon PowerShot A1000 IS
  • f/2.7
  • 1/60s
  • ISO100
  • 6.2mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.