bungadora wrote:
On May 23, 9:22 pm, "Kevin Cherkauer" wrote:


Burdock is not edible.


In theory the leaves and roots are supposed to be edible and packed
with vitamins. Burdocks were originally brought to North America as
food plants according to one of my references (Edible & medicinal
plants of the rockies by Linda Kershaw, Lone Pine Publishing).
Apparently the root is quite sought after in Japan. They're also
supposed to be good for whatever ails you.

My neighbor's mother sent the kids out every spring for burdock and
other greens that were then put into a stew to "clean them out."

May not be tasty, but definitely edible.

Kate - who woudn't know