Arctium
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Arctium is a genus of biennial plants commonly known as burdock, native to Europe and Asia but now found in many parts of the world. The plant's seeds have hook-like structures that cling to animal fur and clothing, a feature that inspired the invention of the hook-and-loop fastener we know today.
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Taxonomy · GBIF
GENUS
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderAsterales
- FamilyAsteraceae
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15 sectionsContents
- Description
- Taxonomy
- Accepted species
- Etymology
- Distribution and habitat
- Ecology
- Toxicity
- Uses
- Food and drink
- Traditional medicine
- In culture
- Inspiration for velcro
- References
- Bibliography
- External links
Arctium is a genus of biennial plants commonly known as burdock, family Asteraceae. Native to Europe and Asia, several species have been widely introduced worldwide. Burdock's clinging properties, in addition to providing an excellent mechanism for seed dispersal, led to the invention of the hook-and-loop fastener.
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