burdock root
Edible wild tuber
Burdock root is the edible taproot of the burdock plant, a thistle-like weed with burrs that stick to clothing and fur.
Used in Asian cuisines—especially Japanese, where it's called gobo—the root has an earthy, slightly sweet flavor: Slice the burdock root thin for kinpira.
It also appears in herbal medicine and teas, marketed for detoxification and skin health.
- dandelionYellow flower, white puffball
- bitter greensSharp-tasting leafy vegetables
- herbalRelating to medicinal plants
- herbal medicinePlant-based healing practice
- bitterSharp, unpleasant taste
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