释义 |
burdock /ˈbəːdɒk /nounA large herbaceous Old World plant of the daisy family. The hook-bearing flowers become woody burrs after fertilization and cling to animals' coats to aid seed dispersal.- Genus Arctium, family Compositae: several species, including the large-leaved great burdock (A. lappa), which has edible roots and is used in herbal medicine.
Some of the other weeds safe for eating include chicory, burdock, purslane, Queen Anne's Lace, and sorrel....- Oligosaccharides are present in vegetables such as Jerusalem artichokes, burdock, chicory, leeks, onions, and asparagus, and of course beans.
- Herb sources of B complex vitamins are dandelion, fenugreek, parsley, alfalfa, watercress, cayenne, burdock and sage.
Origin Late 16th century: from burr + dock4. Rhymes Murdoch |